Bright, clear gold color in the glass. Star fruit and lemon peel on the nose. Lots of butter on the nose and the palate, but that was well balanced with fresh acidity. I like this a lot more now than I did three years ago, the aggressive oak has mellowed somewhat. It can clearly keep going for many more years.
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Might not have been a good idea opening this two days after a Grand Cru White Burgundy tasting. Nose is pretty good, with quince (?) and notes of lemon. Seems somewhat ponderous on the palate, with rich tropical fruit (mango comes to mind), and palate coating texture. The acidity is adequate, but certainly doesn't make for a refreshing drink. Not a wine I could drink a lot of. Good for what it is, but not my style.
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Bright gold color, with a cardboardy nose. the Palate was rather vegetative with asparagus and hay. Paired with some lively Thai food, the chardonnay character shone through with pears and citrus. Being warmer than optimum wasn't charitable to the wine.
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Very light gold color with firm notes of citrus on the nose and a some green apple on the backside with just a hint of minerals. Clean and crisp fruit on the palate with a medium grip at mid palate and a rather soft finish. Good foil to a rich brie and ham omelette...
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Not a typical big oak California chardonnay - the most unusual aspect was the anise on the very persistent finish. Perfect with mussels that had been steamed with fennel, tarragon and dill.
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little aroma, lean, compressed Chardonnay flavor. It is all there, but too tight to be considered great. Perhaps too young, since there was no movement by day2.
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5/12/2014 - subir Likes this wine: 90 Points
Bright, clear gold color in the glass. Star fruit and lemon peel on the nose. Lots of butter on the nose and the palate, but that was well balanced with fresh acidity. I like this a lot more now than I did three years ago, the aggressive oak has mellowed somewhat. It can clearly keep going for many more years.
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2/25/2012 - mamacol wrote: 90 Points
Well balanced with muted citrus a good accompaniment to whitefish with spinach filling.
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10/18/2011 - ssterioff wrote:
OFF !
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9/19/2010 - jsherdc wrote: 89 Points
Solid. Not overly oaked.
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11/27/2009 - Three-Star Dave wrote: 90 Points
Pleasant, balanced, a little touch sweet, perfect with turkey.
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9/25/2009 - phornby wrote: 87 Points
Well-enough made, but I'm not a great fan of vanilla and butter in Chardonnay. Good food wine, I suspect, but not a refreshing summer evening drink.
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4/16/2009 - xwine wrote:
Might not have been a good idea opening this two days after a Grand Cru White Burgundy tasting. Nose is pretty good, with quince (?) and notes of lemon. Seems somewhat ponderous on the palate, with rich tropical fruit (mango comes to mind), and palate coating texture. The acidity is adequate, but certainly doesn't make for a refreshing drink. Not a wine I could drink a lot of. Good for what it is, but not my style.
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3/15/2009 - charliesea wrote: 86 Points
Bright gold color, with a cardboardy nose. the Palate was rather vegetative with asparagus and hay. Paired with some lively Thai food, the chardonnay character shone through with pears and citrus. Being warmer than optimum wasn't charitable to the wine.
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2/12/2009 - Tejano wrote:
Very light gold color with firm notes of citrus on the nose and a some green apple on the backside with just a hint of minerals. Clean and crisp fruit on the palate with a medium grip at mid palate and a rather soft finish. Good foil to a rich brie and ham omelette...
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11/28/2008 - winekitchen wrote: 80 Points
Definitely not Tablas Creek's forte. Heavy and a little funky.
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11/13/2008 - liberati wrote:
Not a typical big oak California chardonnay - the most unusual aspect was the anise on the very persistent finish. Perfect with mussels that had been steamed with fennel, tarragon and dill.
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10/8/2008 - rmodak wrote: 88 Points
Pears, lemon with a chalky texture that truly tastes similar to their Roussanne when young. Perfectly enjoyable.
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6/14/2008 - VoteferPedro wrote: 88 Points
little aroma, lean, compressed Chardonnay flavor. It is all there, but too tight to be considered great. Perhaps too young, since there was no movement by day2.
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4/17/2008 - pakabear wrote: 91 Points
Great nose of lemon and orange peal. Balanced palate with mostly citrus components.
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4/11/2008 - VegasTony wrote: 86 Points
Tastes a bit too wooden. The noticeable alcohol detracts and makes the wine seem spirity. Nice otherwise. Not a good value.
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4/6/2008 - green-steve wrote: 88 Points
Nice clear yellow in the glass. Beautiful nose of citrus, apple with the same on the palate. Refreshing acidity, medium-long finish. Great wine.
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3/24/2008 - DenisLee wrote:
Very nice.
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