A pretty basic chardonnay. Pleasant, but not outstanding. Not much in the way of secondary characteristics. Typical vanilla on the nose, with some butter in the taste.
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Pretty consistent with previous note, but I bumped it down a point from the last bottle. This one was just a tad disjointed toward the sour apple element that was more integrated in the last bottle I had. Still very enjoyable.
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Pop and pour. Enjoyed with salmon burgers. Light, straw color. Light nose - pear, green apple, some floral hints that I can't place. On the palate, mild, mellow, soft with very slight burn up front. Pear and apple flavors with a medium finish. Enjoyed this wine - went well with dinner, fairly balanced and by no means overwhelming. 89 pts. Aloha!
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Aromas of toast and lemon on the nose. On the palate a quick blast of apple and pineapple is followed by a wee hint of butter backed by a strong grain of minerals and acidity. It all comes together for a crisp finish. Good balance between all the elements here. A great California chardonnay--fantastic QPR at $15.
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This wine was diappointing. I was expecting an elegant, well-balanced wine with judicious use of oak. The apple/pear flavors are subtle to the point of tasting diluted and the wine finishes short with astringent bitterness. Just not delicious, which a chardonnay at this price point should be.
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50+5+13+15+6 Pear and apple on nose with some yeast. Nice acidity. Granny Smith apple and crisp mouthfeel with vanilla on the finish. Very pale straw color.
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Wow this was good. I get creamy vanilla and oak with a bit of mango maybe, with an oaky smoky finish. Received this via the wine club, and will most likely buy a case.
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3/9/2013 - Wicked Panda wrote: 89 Points
Mellow, gentle oak that let the fruit through. Old world in style. Well balanced with good acidity
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1/7/2013 - phltosf2001 Likes this wine: 87 Points
I was surprised at how this has lasted. Great balanced chardonnay. One more bottle in my cellar. Hoping it's just as good!
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11/7/2010 - bg3034 wrote:
Similar to previous note from Apr 2010. Excellent chardonnay with great balance. 89+pts
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9/5/2010 - Senor_Underhill wrote: 90 Points
Good as ever. Nice grapefruit and apple notes. Good acidity and very judicious use of oak
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6/20/2010 - rrschrumjr wrote: 83 Points
A pretty basic chardonnay. Pleasant, but not outstanding. Not much in the way of secondary characteristics. Typical vanilla on the nose, with some butter in the taste.
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4/22/2010 - Joshiemac Likes this wine: 89 Points
Pretty consistent with previous note, but I bumped it down a point from the last bottle. This one was just a tad disjointed toward the sour apple element that was more integrated in the last bottle I had. Still very enjoyable.
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4/5/2010 - bg3034 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Pop and pour. Enjoyed with salmon burgers. Light, straw color. Light nose - pear, green apple, some floral hints that I can't place. On the palate, mild, mellow, soft with very slight burn up front. Pear and apple flavors with a medium finish. Enjoyed this wine - went well with dinner, fairly balanced and by no means overwhelming. 89 pts. Aloha!
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4/3/2010 - Joshiemac wrote: 90 Points
Aromas of toast and lemon on the nose. On the palate a quick blast of apple and pineapple is followed by a wee hint of butter backed by a strong grain of minerals and acidity. It all comes together for a crisp finish. Good balance between all the elements here. A great California chardonnay--fantastic QPR at $15.
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3/22/2010 - HousePour wrote: 82 Points
This wine was diappointing. I was expecting an elegant, well-balanced wine with judicious use of oak. The apple/pear flavors are subtle to the point of tasting diluted and the wine finishes short with astringent bitterness. Just not delicious, which a chardonnay at this price point should be.
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11/7/2009 - annerk wrote: 89 Points
50+5+13+15+6 Pear and apple on nose with some yeast. Nice acidity. Granny Smith apple and crisp mouthfeel with vanilla on the finish. Very pale straw color.
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2/9/2009 - blindfold7 wrote: 92 Points
Wow this was good. I get creamy vanilla and oak with a bit of mango maybe, with an oaky smoky finish. Received this via the wine club, and will most likely buy a case.
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