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• oldcorke Likes this wine: 98 points

  January 23, 2023 - Same as my prior notes

• oldcorke Likes this wine: 98 points

  October 2, 2022 - Immense. Profound. Shimmering. Powerful. Incredible dried bananna, papaya, tangerine, with kefir lime & gunflint. This a a rich, fruitful, take no prisoners Chardonnay expertly comprised with subtley assertive acid & tannin. Chef suggested he make a coconut curry chicken thigh to pair which seemed a stroke of pure genius.

• oldcorke Likes this wine: 98 points

  May 5, 2020 - I can only confirm my note from 7/16... while edging this up another 2 points. Drank #2 tonite from 2 diff glass shapes... one a proper Sauv glass I use for tasting, and the 2nd a proper Burgundy shape. This wine has class... and power. It's rich... and focused with great acid. The white pear is now a touch overripe, yet there is no oxidation, and it plays well with dense lemon curd bearing a proper subtle backbone of oak tannin. This is best a little warmer than cellar temp. If too cold... you'll be greeted with some edges. Best with food, or as a 2nd glass. This is not an aperitif.

• Burgundy Al wrote:

  May 12, 2018 - BBQ and Wine (Chez Whitehead - Northbrook IL): Certainly getting tired.

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• bonedoc wrote:

  February 20, 2017 - had this recently, but i only remember it was outstanding - these chard's last a long time, and i think are best after 5+ yrs.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2008
• Type White
• Producer Varner
• Varietal Chardonnay
• Designation n/a
• Vineyard Spring Ridge Vineyard Bee Block
• Country USA
• Region California
• SubRegion Santa Cruz Mountains
• Appellation Santa Cruz Mountains

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• In Cellars 117 (19%)
• Consumed 511 (81%)

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