As others have noted, it was a surprise that this is still a good wine. A little thick from the age. The color was a very nice straw - looked much younger than it was. Apple and caramel as others have noted plus some grassiness. A good deal of acidity giving it structure.
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Found in the back of the cellar. Thought it would be a goner but pulled the cork anyway. Surprisingly, it's not. Reminiscent of a Tarte Tatin with buttery, caramelized apple flavors. Drank with a St. André triple crème cheese and Carr's wheatmeal biscuits.
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Although there is not a lot of time left, this was a great example of how well Landmark Chardonnay can hold up. Still a hint of oak with ripe green apple flavors. Nothing here is overdone, everything about this wine is subtle and continues to impress.
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This Chard is not particularly hefty or complex, but it makes a nice showing with overall balance and grace. The nose provides some generic but pleasant toasty oak; the attack is clean and dry; and on the palate are hazelnut, apple, and pear, backed by a strong--but not, in my view, overpowering--acidic backbone. The finish is nutty as well, albeit just a touch hot. This is great for casual sipping, given its faithfulness to the varietal and its competitive pricing ($22).
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Golden yellow colour. Aromas of vanilla, oak, pear, white peach. Full-bodied, creamy, with pear, vanilla, and spice. Not overly buttery. Moderate-long finish, ~35-40s with pear and spice notes.
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Sparkling pale yellow color in the glass. The nose suggested green apples and the first taste backed that up. A feeling of spiciness is also noticable. Finish is very nice, making you look forward to the next sip. Very nice wine, especially for a Californian Chardonnay.
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Buttery with subtle citrus aromas plus pronounced EtoH. Flavors of tropical fruits (papaya?), fig, vanilla, and woody spice. Tense acidity makes it interesting, but also overpowers a bit on the finish. Nice wine, but I think it needs a couple of years to come together.
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6/4/2011 - bcmatthias wrote: 89 Points
As others have noted, it was a surprise that this is still a good wine. A little thick from the age. The color was a very nice straw - looked much younger than it was. Apple and caramel as others have noted plus some grassiness. A good deal of acidity giving it structure.
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3/30/2011 - ilsa wrote:
Found in the back of the cellar. Thought it would be a goner but pulled the cork anyway. Surprisingly, it's not. Reminiscent of a Tarte Tatin with buttery, caramelized apple flavors. Drank with a St. André triple crème cheese and Carr's wheatmeal biscuits.
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2/12/2011 - rdfech01 wrote: 90 Points
Who would expect this? Aging beautifully. Still has abundant fruit, some acidity, and the apple/caramel flavors described by others.
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3/9/2008 - jmh st louis wrote: 93 Points
great blend of apple and caramel
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12/1/2007 - brucegolfer wrote: 88 Points
Perhaps over the hill; decent Chardonnay but somewhat flat; some apple; a little flaccid.
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9/8/2007 - Winemob wrote: 90 Points
Although there is not a lot of time left, this was a great example of how well Landmark Chardonnay can hold up. Still a hint of oak with ripe green apple flavors. Nothing here is overdone, everything about this wine is subtle and continues to impress.
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11/4/2006 - David Stanley wrote: 90 Points
A great light buttery flavor, a smooth finish. Wish I had more.
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3/16/2006 - Zindoctor wrote:
More buttery than expected
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12/23/2005 - paulg936 wrote: 91 Points
Still good color and full body with excellent fruit and duration - toward end of maturity window - Drink Now
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4/18/2005 - Stephan O wrote: 90 Points
This Chard is not particularly hefty or complex, but it makes a nice showing with overall balance and grace. The nose provides some generic but pleasant toasty oak; the attack is clean and dry; and on the palate are hazelnut, apple, and pear, backed by a strong--but not, in my view, overpowering--acidic backbone. The finish is nutty as well, albeit just a touch hot. This is great for casual sipping, given its faithfulness to the varietal and its competitive pricing ($22).
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6/23/2004 - futronic wrote: 90 Points
Golden yellow colour. Aromas of vanilla, oak, pear, white peach. Full-bodied, creamy, with pear, vanilla, and spice. Not overly buttery. Moderate-long finish, ~35-40s with pear and spice notes.
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3/24/2004 - JKahn wrote:
Sparkling pale yellow color in the glass. The nose suggested green apples and the first taste backed that up. A feeling of spiciness is also noticable. Finish is very nice, making you look forward to the next sip. Very nice wine, especially for a Californian Chardonnay.
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3/9/2004 - babnik wrote: 89 Points
Buttery with subtle citrus aromas plus pronounced EtoH. Flavors of tropical fruits (papaya?), fig, vanilla, and woody spice. Tense acidity makes it interesting, but also overpowers a bit on the finish. Nice wine, but I think it needs a couple of years to come together.
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