Bouquet is fantastically tropical and complex - with mango, pear and persimmon, plus secondary aromas of butterscotch, custard and honey. Unfortunately for me, the palate is identical, which results in a Sauternes-like full bodied sweet mouthful. Not my style
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More balanced than the last bottle, this was the hit wine of the night at our club's monthly wine dinner. Great California Chardonnay, it really shows what benefit a few years can give a well made bottle of white.
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A little more oak than I usually care for, and it has enough body to it that it definitely needs food and an hour or two air time. Good balance overall, though and an enjoyable bottle.
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Quick taste on 7/4/04 at the Metropolitan Grill in Seattle. Very good chardonnay with lots of minerality, hazelnut and acidity to go the distance. Hard to find but worth it.
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As a core member of the ABC club this didn't persuade me to revoke my card. It was nice, balanced, and pleasant, but revealing that classic butter that I despise.
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5/13/2017 - kr522 wrote:
Bouquet is fantastically tropical and complex - with mango, pear and persimmon, plus secondary aromas of butterscotch, custard and honey. Unfortunately for me, the palate is identical, which results in a Sauternes-like full bodied sweet mouthful. Not my style
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6/29/2012 - RedLoverJim Likes this wine: 93 Points
Still fantastic. Sadly this was my last bottle, but while it was ready now, it could have sat for another year or two.
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6/10/2012 - mmurry Likes this wine: 89 Points
Spicy apple and butter on the palate, with apple and floral notes. Buttered popcorn and spice on the palate, with some apple and floral notes.
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6/13/2010 - RedLoverJim Likes this wine: 94 Points
Rich and heavy, with butterscotch, vanilla, caramel notes. Great finish. Maybe the best bottle of this yet.
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7/22/2009 - RedLoverJim wrote: 92 Points
More balanced than the last bottle, this was the hit wine of the night at our club's monthly wine dinner. Great California Chardonnay, it really shows what benefit a few years can give a well made bottle of white.
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6/8/2009 - RedLoverJim wrote: 89 Points
A little more oak than I usually care for, and it has enough body to it that it definitely needs food and an hour or two air time. Good balance overall, though and an enjoyable bottle.
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7/15/2006 - Melli wrote: 91 Points
A nice wine with a bit too much oak on finish for my taste
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8/2/2004 - Winetex wrote: 92 Points
Quick taste on 7/4/04 at the Metropolitan Grill in Seattle. Very good chardonnay with lots of minerality, hazelnut and acidity to go the distance. Hard to find but worth it.
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1/20/2004 - Vino Me wrote: 85 Points
Rich extracted apricot notes with plenty of oak. It had a heavy mouth feel. 85.
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1/1/2004 - R2-D2 wrote: 88 Points
As a core member of the ABC club this didn't persuade me to revoke my card. It was nice, balanced, and pleasant, but revealing that classic butter that I despise.
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