This was a wonderfully balanced. not over oaked Chardonnay.
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A little too oakey for my taste, but a nice bottle none-the-less.
Oaky and a bit harsh -- had trouble discerning any real fruit flavors. The 2004 is better.
Strong oak nose and taste. Creamy, vanilla, and lemon on the palate, but overpowered by oak. This Chard is way too oaky.
AD Tasting. More of a bite then the other chards, and easily the best. But I didn't take any notes.
Much better than I expected. Initial richness of butter and toast is framed by a nice zesty finsh of lime juice. Would buy again at $16
If "smoky vanilla" works as a description, then that's what I'll use.
nice acidity and well integrated oak. Very nice.
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3/22/2008 - tfesmgk wrote: 90 Points
This was a wonderfully balanced. not over oaked Chardonnay.
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7/14/2007 - foggy111 wrote: 89 Points
A little too oakey for my taste, but a nice bottle none-the-less.
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5/21/2007 - bprosenberg wrote: 87 Points
Oaky and a bit harsh -- had trouble discerning any real fruit flavors. The 2004 is better.
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6/16/2006 - alexgcpa wrote: 80 Points
Strong oak nose and taste. Creamy, vanilla, and lemon on the palate, but overpowered by oak. This Chard is way too oaky.
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3/27/2006 - hutch wrote:
AD Tasting. More of a bite then the other chards, and easily the best. But I didn't take any notes.
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2/11/2006 - Dale M wrote: 87 Points
Much better than I expected. Initial richness of butter and toast is framed by a nice zesty finsh of lime juice. Would buy again at $16
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12/20/2005 - EricBe wrote: 87 Points
If "smoky vanilla" works as a description, then that's what I'll use.
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11/19/2005 - tomp wrote: 85 Points
nice acidity and well integrated oak. Very nice.
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