Golden. On opening, it showed toast and butter, supported by excellent citrus acidity and minerality. Richer than expected, yet pleasantly so. We agree with some notes below comparing it to (high-quality) California coastal Chardonnay. Very enjoyable over three nights, and we wish we had more. This is drinking beautifully right now, and seems poised to further improve and develop.
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This reminded me very much of a nice north coast cali chard. The nose was fresh with a little bit of citrus and a touch of sea breeze. There was something else there but I couldn't place it. The taste was predominantly lemon with a very subtle hint of grassiness and nuttiness.
It was nicely balanced and finished nice and crisp. I would give this a 91/92. It seemed young to me but I'm not experienced enough to know how long this could go.
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Better than my previous bottle. Very ripe with loads of roasted pineapple, vanilla, and a wave of lemon. On the palate, striking acidity, with excellent density. Almost new world in style, but with good acidity to keep things zippy.
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Huh, aromatically meh at first. With time open, some seashell, lime flowers and vanilla with some chalky notes in the background. On the palate, great acidity and a kiss of oak, showing more chalk and citrus. Good body and zippy on the finish. This is still amazingly energetic, almost nervously so, and I wonder if it will calm down with more time in the bottle.
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Intense and fairly complex, but perhaps a bit all over the place aromatically. Good acidity. I like this, but it's a wine to enjoy rather than be philosophical over.
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11/20/2022 - jcoemd wrote: 96 Points
Spectacular. See previous notes. Consumed when Ian and Geneve were here from Australia.
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7/3/2020 - Deux Chevaux wrote:
Golden. On opening, it showed toast and butter, supported by excellent citrus acidity and minerality. Richer than expected, yet pleasantly so. We agree with some notes below comparing it to (high-quality) California coastal Chardonnay. Very enjoyable over three nights, and we wish we had more. This is drinking beautifully right now, and seems poised to further improve and develop.
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11/10/2019 - ImUrHuckleberry Likes this wine: 91 Points
This reminded me very much of a nice north coast cali chard. The nose was fresh with a little bit of citrus and a touch of sea breeze. There was something else there but I couldn't place it. The taste was predominantly lemon with a very subtle hint of grassiness and nuttiness.
It was nicely balanced and finished nice and crisp. I would give this a 91/92. It seemed young to me but I'm not experienced enough to know how long this could go.
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3/29/2019 - Jeremy Holmes wrote:
Some smoky petroleum notes along with mandarin, fig, cashew and white flowers. There’s a heart of sappy white peach and nice shape and length.
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11/22/2018 - Aravind Asok wrote:
Better than my previous bottle. Very ripe with loads of roasted pineapple, vanilla, and a wave of lemon. On the palate, striking acidity, with excellent density. Almost new world in style, but with good acidity to keep things zippy.
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5/31/2018 - Aravind Asok wrote:
Huh, aromatically meh at first. With time open, some seashell, lime flowers and vanilla with some chalky notes in the background. On the palate, great acidity and a kiss of oak, showing more chalk and citrus. Good body and zippy on the finish. This is still amazingly energetic, almost nervously so, and I wonder if it will calm down with more time in the bottle.
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5/1/2017 - BillyT wrote: 91 Points
Sorry no notes. With a meal. Only comments are balanced, seductive texture and fruit. Medium weight. Excellent. Again, sorry nothing more.
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9/13/2016 - EirikM wrote: 91 Points
Intense and fairly complex, but perhaps a bit all over the place aromatically. Good acidity. I like this, but it's a wine to enjoy rather than be philosophical over.
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2/9/2016 - oliverrix Likes this wine: 89 Points
Spicy on the nose (cardamom? vanilla?); marzipan/almond taste; rich start - falls away a bit. Very good.
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