Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of hazelnut, yellow pears and toast. Flavors of lemon, tart red berries and Granny Smith apples. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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This seems to have improved since 2020, or I was in a better mood. The juxtaposition of sweet golden fruit with a lean almost chablis-like frame is really cool. If I could find this for $28 again, I'd buy more.
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Mineral nose with touch of flint. Clean scents of underripe lemon and pineapple, zesty and sophisticated. On the palate, tight but broad, with mineral inflected fruit pulled in by crisp acidity. Very French in style, and total success. Good extract, medium finish. Let's see where this ages, but a great mouthful now.
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A little more golden, nose shows some development but not oxidation, almond paste, exotic, rich, well styled and substantial, hazelnut skin, lemon curd and weight with long drive of acid, pretty delicious.
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Day 1: Singing out of the gate. Mineral, saline, sour apple, pear, toast and tropical fruit. Add shells to the finish and this is a close replica of Chablis. 92 points Day 2: Wonderful on day 2. Minerals, sour apple, butter scotch, mild oak, tropical fruit, saline and crushed shells. Medium finish and nice acidity. 93 points
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A balanced and harmonious CA Chard, with ample acidity and freshness. Mostly green apple and citrus and both nose and palate, with a hint of stone fruit on the nose. Oak not in the way. Elegant mouthfeel. If only more CA Chards drank like this... Drinking very well at the moment.
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Day 1: Wonderful wine with apple, spice, flint, lemon, orange peel and saline. Complex wine and medium plus finish. Good acidity. 92 points Day 2: Still singing. Fresh and should age for another five years. 92 points Recommendation: Drink now to 2025.
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Delicious. Bright lemony acidity, some earthy/savoury notes, nice complexity, lemon oil finish. Not worth the full price but at under $30 this is getting into good/great value.
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Day 1: Orange peel, lemon, spice, shell and stone. This is quite complex and medium plus finish. Good acidity. Very well made wine for $25.00 on sale. 91 points Day 2: Saline, orange peel, burnt toast, shells and stone. A slight lemon element on the medium plus finish. This is a food wine and much better at room temperature. 91 points Day 3: This wine continues to evolve is by far the best on day 3. Minerals, shells, lemon, sour apple, match stick and saline. Medium finish and nice acidity. Really balanced and much better than day 1 and 2. 93 points Recommendation: Drink 2024 to 2028. Hold these unless you are doing 3 day reviewing.
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Light gold color. Aromas of lemon oil & quince, saltwater taffy, crushed rock, orange blossom and green tea. Bright and open on the attack with succulent fruit and subtle pithy savoriness - floral, saline and mineral. Rich density and roundness with dry tangy fruit on the finish. Drinking well.
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Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flint, yellow pear, yellow apple and wet stones. Flavors of lemon curd, cherries and minerals. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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A balanced and harmonious CA Chard, with ample acidity and freshness. Mostly green apple and citrus and both nose and palate, with a hint of stone fruit on the nose. Hints of oak on the nose. Elegant mouthfeel. If only more CA Chards drank like this, I would drink more of it. Food friendly. Still young. Will revisit in 2 yrs or so.
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This Hermana tasted like an LF chard (the last one I opened was weird). Stone fruit and a touch of spice and heat on the nose. Mostly apple and citrus (lemon and orange zest) with a nice creaminess in the mouth, with good acidity at the end. I like this style.
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Day 1: Not as good as the last bottle. Saline, tangerine, minerals and really acidic. Almost Sauvignon Blanc like. Really tastes like a poorly made New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Will return this bottle if no improvement on day 2. Gut impression 84 points Day 2: This is more similar to the first bottle experience. Had one dumped this out they would have lost out. Always try a bad wine on day 2 or 3. More Chablis like with shells, lemon, orange peel and mild oak. Short to medium finish and acidity is not as sharp. Much more balanced and back in the Chardonnay style one would expect. 90 points Day 2.5: Really coming together and now is a Premier Cru like Chablis. Shells, minerals, lemon, subtle spice and match stick. Based on day 1 this wine needs a few years of aging. Unless you are a day 2 drinker hold until 2020. 91 points Day 3: Holly transformation! Even better than day 2.5. More intense on the palate featuring shells, orange peel, mild oak, lemon and sour apple. Balanced and medium plus finish. Similar experience to the first bottle. 92 points Recommendation: If you are going to drink this on day 1 2 plus hour decant. I would hold these for a few years. One of the biggest transformations from day 1 to day 3 in a good way to date!
Liquid Farm tasting at Bassin's. Cheapest Chard and probably my favorite. Nice acidity with focus in a sort of bitter citrus range. Noticed the oak but it's pretty balanced and will likely integrate more. All the Liquid Farm's have this interesting mix of new school CA chardonnay but still with a touch of oak. If I actually bought Chard's more than once in a blue moon I'd consider this one.
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Day 1: Wow, great wine. Lemon, shells, stone fruit, orange peel and grassy note. Very complex wine and medium plus finish. Acidic but balanced. This is an outstanding value for $25 on sale at a local wine shop. Wow! 92 points Day 2: Lemon, shells, tangerine, stone and flint. This is White Burgundy like and doesn't have the heavy oak some of the Cali Chards feature. While not a long finish it still offers complexity. Going up to the shop that has this on sale and grabbing some more on Saturday. 92 points
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bright, smooth, balanced, definitely not the star of the LF lineup, but overall good especially considering the QPR. Light gold in color, Apple, lemon, touch of oak.
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A previous tasting note said "fleshy body but brisk acidity." I agree 100%. I am more of a fan of Liquid Farm's White Hill Chardonnay, as it is leaner and more Chablis-like. I have been saving this La Hermana for quite a while, frankly because the tasting - and the winery notes sounded a bit oaky. So, I waited it out. I ordered this in the spring of 2017, and the extra 18 months of bottle aging rounded off some of the oak. (Although this will never be mistaken for anything but Cali chardonnay, imo.) And I served it at a cooler than normal temp, which brought out the tartness. Basically, I turned it into a slightly bigger version of the White Hill. Went very well with cod and roasted red potatoes.
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N: TOASTY vanilla with undertones of smoke; ALMOST pungent
P: Med body; RNDISH entry with ALMOST swtish oak/frt NICELY bal by acidity, the tartness of which slowly morphs into a LONG, very, VERY slightly faint, ult VERY slightly honied finish. An elegant version of the "oaky" style for now & into '21 min. 92 pts Vinous & 91 pts Jeb Dunnuck [This vendor's $34.95 is highly competitive.]
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Nice racy Chardonnay with fleshy body but brisk acidity. Some mineral notes with juicy fruit on the attack. A bit tart initially but settled down to be enjoyed fully.
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Might be my favorite of the lineup. Medium plus acidity and very clean / sharp. Interesting lemon, lime, and tropical fruit especially pineapple. Very good.
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Round and pleasant with enough acidity to lift the experience. Citrus predominates although wet stone and some minerality. It has a bit of savory herb underlying the flavors and also has some floral elements. Easy to enjoy.
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A step down from 2014, this doesn't have the depth or clarity. Comes across as very round, which may appeal to some, but to me it's a bit simple/flabby. Liquid Farm is a high quality producer, so I will give them the benefit of the doubt and try again in a year.
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11/22/2022 - wineismylife wrote: 92 Points
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Tasted non blind.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of hazelnut, yellow pears and toast. Flavors of lemon, tart red berries and Granny Smith apples. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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10/5/2022 - galewskj wrote: 92 Points
This seems to have improved since 2020, or I was in a better mood. The juxtaposition of sweet golden fruit with a lean almost chablis-like frame is really cool. If I could find this for $28 again, I'd buy more.
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8/15/2022 - ginfizz wrote: 93 Points
Mineral nose with touch of flint. Clean scents of underripe lemon and pineapple, zesty and sophisticated. On the palate, tight but broad, with mineral inflected fruit pulled in by crisp acidity. Very French in style, and total success. Good extract, medium finish. Let's see where this ages, but a great mouthful now.
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8/9/2022 - Rezy13 Likes this wine:
A little more golden, nose shows some development but not oxidation, almond paste, exotic, rich, well styled and substantial, hazelnut skin, lemon curd and weight with long drive of acid, pretty delicious.
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7/1/2021 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Brother in Town Lot's of Wines!!!; 6/26/2021-7/4/2021: Last bottle. Spice, orange peel, shells and lemon. Cross between Chablis and California. Always enjoyed these bottles with the exception of the wax capsule.
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6/29/2021 - Brian Glas Likes this wine: 90 Points
Got some funk on the nose. Light golden color. Round. Sea shells. Minerals. Good balance.
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1/26/2021 - GoBlue2002 Likes this wine: 91 Points
Excellent food / old world style chardonnay.
Mineral, white pepper, spice, apricot, hint of citrus.
Higher acid yet in balance.
Paired well with truffle butter mac and cheese - cut through the richness.
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11/11/2020 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 93 Points
Day 1: Singing out of the gate. Mineral, saline, sour apple, pear, toast and tropical fruit. Add shells to the finish and this is a close replica of Chablis. 92 points
Day 2: Wonderful on day 2. Minerals, sour apple, butter scotch, mild oak, tropical fruit, saline and crushed shells. Medium finish and nice acidity. 93 points
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9/17/2020 - bravo.solares Likes this wine: 91 Points
A balanced and harmonious CA Chard, with ample acidity and freshness. Mostly green apple and citrus and both nose and palate, with a hint of stone fruit on the nose. Oak not in the way. Elegant mouthfeel. If only more CA Chards drank like this... Drinking very well at the moment.
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8/2/2020 - JOsgood wrote: 92 Points
Killer stuff, has aged like a dream.
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7/28/2020 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Day 1: Wonderful wine with apple, spice, flint, lemon, orange peel and saline. Complex wine and medium plus finish. Good acidity. 92 points
Day 2: Still singing. Fresh and should age for another five years. 92 points
Recommendation: Drink now to 2025.
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5/16/2020 - brianofthevine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Excellent wine. Tart lemon and firm acid levels. Drinks like a Chablis.
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5/10/2020 - klezman wrote:
Delicious. Bright lemony acidity, some earthy/savoury notes, nice complexity, lemon oil finish. Not worth the full price but at under $30 this is getting into good/great value.
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5/10/2020 - bularry Likes this wine: 91 Points
5 years in and this wine is just zipping along. Fantastic qpr
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3/30/2020 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 93 Points
Day 1: Orange peel, lemon, spice, shell and stone. This is quite complex and medium plus finish. Good acidity. Very well made wine for $25.00 on sale. 91 points
Day 2: Saline, orange peel, burnt toast, shells and stone. A slight lemon element on the medium plus finish. This is a food wine and much better at room temperature. 91 points
Day 3: This wine continues to evolve is by far the best on day 3. Minerals, shells, lemon, sour apple, match stick and saline. Medium finish and nice acidity. Really balanced and much better than day 1 and 2. 93 points
Recommendation: Drink 2024 to 2028. Hold these unless you are doing 3 day reviewing.
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2/23/2020 - galewskj wrote: 90 Points
This is a french-styled Chardonnay. The oak is mild, there is some salinity, shellfish and minerality to it. There is some golden fruit.
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12/25/2019 - MattMauldin Likes this wine: 92 Points
Light gold color. Aromas of lemon oil & quince, saltwater taffy, crushed rock, orange blossom and green tea. Bright and open on the attack with succulent fruit and subtle pithy savoriness - floral, saline and mineral. Rich density and roundness with dry tangy fruit on the finish. Drinking well.
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11/29/2019 - wineismylife wrote: 92 Points
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Tasted non blind.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flint, yellow pear, yellow apple and wet stones. Flavors of lemon curd, cherries and minerals. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold.
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9/8/2019 - Djfermentation Likes this wine: 93 Points
A terrific domestic Chardonnay that is right in the sweet spot stylistically for us. Bright with a sea air freshness and perfect acidity. Lovely!
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8/20/2019 - bravo.solares Likes this wine: 90 Points
A balanced and harmonious CA Chard, with ample acidity and freshness. Mostly green apple and citrus and both nose and palate, with a hint of stone fruit on the nose. Hints of oak on the nose. Elegant mouthfeel. If only more CA Chards drank like this, I would drink more of it. Food friendly. Still young. Will revisit in 2 yrs or so.
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8/10/2019 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Mellow and rich just a touch of nuttiness.
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8/5/2019 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 91 Points
Solid again with apple, tropical fruit, mild oak, minerals, shells and floral notes. Medium finish.
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5/12/2019 - skifree wrote: 91 Points
This Hermana tasted like an LF chard (the last one I opened was weird). Stone fruit and a touch of spice and heat on the nose. Mostly apple and citrus (lemon and orange zest) with a nice creaminess in the mouth, with good acidity at the end. I like this style.
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1/28/2019 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Day 1: Not as good as the last bottle. Saline, tangerine, minerals and really acidic. Almost Sauvignon Blanc like. Really tastes like a poorly made New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Will return this bottle if no improvement on day 2. Gut impression 84 points
Day 2: This is more similar to the first bottle experience. Had one dumped this out they would have lost out. Always try a bad wine on day 2 or 3. More Chablis like with shells, lemon, orange peel and mild oak. Short to medium finish and acidity is not as sharp. Much more balanced and back in the Chardonnay style one would expect. 90 points
Day 2.5: Really coming together and now is a Premier Cru like Chablis. Shells, minerals, lemon, subtle spice and match stick. Based on day 1 this wine needs a few years of aging. Unless you are a day 2 drinker hold until 2020. 91 points
Day 3: Holly transformation! Even better than day 2.5. More intense on the palate featuring shells, orange peel, mild oak, lemon and sour apple. Balanced and medium plus finish. Similar experience to the first bottle. 92 points
Recommendation: If you are going to drink this on day 1 2 plus hour decant. I would hold these for a few years. One of the biggest transformations from day 1 to day 3 in a good way to date!
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1/26/2019 - yeti575rider wrote: 91 Points
Liquid Farm tasting at Bassin's. Cheapest Chard and probably my favorite. Nice acidity with focus in a sort of bitter citrus range. Noticed the oak but it's pretty balanced and will likely integrate more. All the Liquid Farm's have this interesting mix of new school CA chardonnay but still with a touch of oak. If I actually bought Chard's more than once in a blue moon I'd consider this one.
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1/10/2019 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 92 Points
Day 1: Wow, great wine. Lemon, shells, stone fruit, orange peel and grassy note. Very complex wine and medium plus finish. Acidic but balanced. This is an outstanding value for $25 on sale at a local wine shop. Wow! 92 points
Day 2: Lemon, shells, tangerine, stone and flint. This is White Burgundy like and doesn't have the heavy oak some of the Cali Chards feature. While not a long finish it still offers complexity. Going up to the shop that has this on sale and grabbing some more on Saturday. 92 points
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12/10/2018 - EpochMD Likes this wine: 92 Points
bright, smooth, balanced, definitely not the star of the LF lineup, but overall good especially considering the QPR. Light gold in color, Apple, lemon, touch of oak.
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10/31/2018 - ptaylor2112 Likes this wine: 90 Points
A previous tasting note said "fleshy body but brisk acidity." I agree 100%. I am more of a fan of Liquid Farm's White Hill Chardonnay, as it is leaner and more Chablis-like. I have been saving this La Hermana for quite a while, frankly because the tasting - and the winery notes sounded a bit oaky. So, I waited it out. I ordered this in the spring of 2017, and the extra 18 months of bottle aging rounded off some of the oak. (Although this will never be mistaken for anything but Cali chardonnay, imo.) And I served it at a cooler than normal temp, which brought out the tartness. Basically, I turned it into a slightly bigger version of the White Hill. Went very well with cod and roasted red potatoes.
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7/28/2018 - christyler wrote:
Either this was an off bottle or I really don’t get this wine. Definitely too much oak for my tastes.
Loved the entry level bottle I tried at Momofuku. This was very different in style - almost no oak.
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7/24/2018 - gmbdds wrote: 91 Points
Toasty oak. Tart lemon and a richer citrus note. Light on its feet and balanced.
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11/4/2017 - srh Likes this wine:
Winebar [Various Reds & 4 Whites] for 11/3/17 (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): 100% Neutral Barrel Fermentation & Aging; 13.5% ABV
N: TOASTY vanilla with undertones of smoke; ALMOST pungent
P: Med body; RNDISH entry with ALMOST swtish oak/frt NICELY bal by acidity, the tartness of which slowly morphs into a LONG, very, VERY slightly faint, ult VERY slightly honied finish. An elegant version of the "oaky" style for now & into '21 min. 92 pts Vinous & 91 pts Jeb Dunnuck [This vendor's $34.95 is highly competitive.]
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9/6/2017 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine: 91 Points
Nice racy Chardonnay with fleshy body but brisk acidity. Some mineral notes with juicy fruit on the attack. A bit tart initially but settled down to be enjoyed fully.
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8/8/2017 - brigcampbell wrote:
Might be my favorite of the lineup. Medium plus acidity and very clean / sharp. Interesting lemon, lime, and tropical fruit especially pineapple. Very good.
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4/15/2017 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine: 91 Points
Round and pleasant with enough acidity to lift the experience. Citrus predominates although wet stone and some minerality. It has a bit of savory herb underlying the flavors and also has some floral elements. Easy to enjoy.
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2/17/2017 - Alex G. wrote:
A step down from 2014, this doesn't have the depth or clarity. Comes across as very round, which may appeal to some, but to me it's a bit simple/flabby. Liquid Farm is a high quality producer, so I will give them the benefit of the doubt and try again in a year.
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1/29/2017 - EstimatedEyes Likes this wine: 93 Points
Lean and austere, well balanced, always a winner and a great QPR.
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1/13/2017 - bobpsi Likes this wine:
Steely and bright with citrus, tropical fruit and slight almond butter notes. Well done.
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