Brought by one of our guests as their contribution to our gathering. I love Chablis but am generally averse to most any oaked chardonnay, whether new world or old world. So, as the host, I was not looking forward to trying this and then was downright dreading it after one of my brothers took one sip and quietly asked me to pour it out because he couldn't stand it. Surprisingly, I thought it was decent. Not particularly expressive on the nose or palate but also not a fruit bomb and definitely not over-oaked. Would not run out to buy it but, again, I'm not a fan of oaked chardonney, so your experience may vary.
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85 is the top end of "good" and that is being generous. We love Monterey County Chard, but the Hahn entry level Chard is a better choice for low end/entry level Cali chards. It was fairly unremarkable and a bit too much on the sweet side for a higher rating, but there were no obvious defects. Definitely varietally correct which is always a ++. Much better choices with entry level Washington state Chards for less $$$.
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Serviceable chardonnay with a profile that reflects the Monterey appellation. Oaky and butterey in the midpalate, some chemical notes. Better than most Cal chards under $10.
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Rich and creamy in texture, featuring prominent notes of pear, apple and honeysuckle, with a hint of spice. Slightly oaky and linear on the finish, but overall a nice mid-week, bargain chardonnay. Hard to do any better at $7 a bottle. 50+5+12+15+6=88
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1/7/2024 - IlliniWine Likes this wine: 87 Points
Brought by one of our guests as their contribution to our gathering. I love Chablis but am generally averse to most any oaked chardonnay, whether new world or old world. So, as the host, I was not looking forward to trying this and then was downright dreading it after one of my brothers took one sip and quietly asked me to pour it out because he couldn't stand it. Surprisingly, I thought it was decent. Not particularly expressive on the nose or palate but also not a fruit bomb and definitely not over-oaked. Would not run out to buy it but, again, I'm not a fan of oaked chardonney, so your experience may vary.
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8/5/2020 - Silenstvi Does not like this wine:
Too sweet. Got from county store.
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4/22/2020 - Silenstvi Does not like this wine:
Too sweet. From county store.
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4/9/2020 - Tiderunner22 wrote: 86 Points
Nice middle of the road Chardonnay. Creamy with a bit of oak influences. Would buy again.
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4/7/2020 - Z1nnfull wrote: 85 Points
85 is the top end of "good" and that is being generous. We love Monterey County Chard, but the Hahn entry level Chard is a better choice for low end/entry level Cali chards.
It was fairly unremarkable and a bit too much on the sweet side for a higher rating, but there were no obvious defects. Definitely varietally correct which is always a ++.
Much better choices with entry level Washington state Chards for less $$$.
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3/16/2020 - Thomas D. Likes this wine: 85 Points
Quite good Californian Chardonnay, a bit of green notes (which is nice, IMHO) of course fatness but nothing spectacularly interesting or elegant
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12/27/2019 - jsternh wrote: 86 Points
Serviceable chardonnay with a profile that reflects the Monterey appellation. Oaky and butterey in the midpalate, some chemical notes. Better than most Cal chards under $10.
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4/5/2019 - Bam_Man wrote: 88 Points
Rich and creamy in texture, featuring prominent notes of pear, apple and honeysuckle, with a hint of spice. Slightly oaky and linear on the finish, but overall a nice mid-week, bargain chardonnay. Hard to do any better at $7 a bottle.
50+5+12+15+6=88
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