I'd like to like Groth's Chardonnay as much as I've enjoyed their Cabernet Sauvignons and Sauvignon Blancs over the years, but for some reason the Chardonnay has never clicked for me. At this juncture the 2010 version has peaked, and if it hasn't already, will start the process of quick decline over the next year. Needs food, in this case a Chopped Asian Salad, topped with sesame, cashews, and grilled salmon. Drink up.
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At home. Bought for $14.29 at my local Ralph's. A bargain. Nice yellow-gold with good viscosity. Good fruit in the nose, honeyed apples with a deft bit of vanilla oak. Well-balanced, fairly elegant palate. Nice flavor and a good finish. 4-12-16-8: 90/100.
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This is pretty good Chardonnay if this is a style you enjoy. A bit too middle of the road for my taste buds. My December 2012 tasting still applies: very Pinot Grigio like, juicy pears, crisp apple, and sweet melon. Not much butter and what little there is shows very faintly. As expected high quality and refreshing.
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Very nice Napa chardonnay, not overly oaked or too buttery. Good balance with nice creamy floral and citrus notes. Fairly long finish with a really nice texture.
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Light color and lighter bodied Chardonnay. Pear,vanilla and some light buttered flavors. Almost Pinot Grigio like in style except for the butter. Not what I expected, disappointing.
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Buttery taste upfront. Smooth finish. Fruity roll in the middle. Excellent light wine for food prep time! 2 more bottles in cellar, will let sit for 6 months and see if mellows out and opens up on front end.
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5/1/2015 - wmccone54 wrote:
I'd like to like Groth's Chardonnay as much as I've enjoyed their Cabernet Sauvignons and Sauvignon Blancs over the years, but for some reason the Chardonnay has never clicked for me. At this juncture the 2010 version has peaked, and if it hasn't already, will start the process of quick decline over the next year. Needs food, in this case a Chopped Asian Salad, topped with sesame, cashews, and grilled salmon. Drink up.
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2/5/2014 - rh marcin wrote: 88 Points
- Yellow gold color.
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1/29/2014 - MicklethePickle Likes this wine: 90 Points
At home. Bought for $14.29 at my local Ralph's. A bargain. Nice yellow-gold with good viscosity. Good fruit in the nose, honeyed apples with a deft bit of vanilla oak. Well-balanced, fairly elegant palate. Nice flavor and a good finish. 4-12-16-8: 90/100.
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11/28/2013 - jriggleman wrote: 80 Points
Too buttery, no citrus tones, very prevalent alcohol finish, disappointing
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9/4/2013 - wmccone54 wrote: 88 Points
This is pretty good Chardonnay if this is a style you enjoy. A bit too middle of the road for my taste buds. My December 2012 tasting still applies: very Pinot Grigio like, juicy pears, crisp apple, and sweet melon. Not much butter and what little there is shows very faintly. As expected high quality and refreshing.
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7/17/2013 - GTFreek wrote:
35-40% new oak. Real nice balance of fruit, oak, creaminess, apple, pear, good price too for great name in CA.
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1/11/2013 - vin0vin0 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Very nice Napa chardonnay, not overly oaked or too buttery. Good balance with nice creamy floral and citrus notes. Fairly long finish with a really nice texture.
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12/7/2012 - wmccone54 wrote: 87 Points
Light color and lighter bodied Chardonnay. Pear,vanilla and some light buttered flavors. Almost Pinot Grigio like in style except for the butter. Not what I expected, disappointing.
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11/22/2012 - MoWineNut wrote: 85 Points
Buttery taste upfront. Smooth finish. Fruity roll in the middle. Excellent light wine for food prep time! 2 more bottles in cellar, will let sit for 6 months and see if mellows out and opens up on front end.
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