at the time of its release, and still to this day, I think it one of the best Morning Fog Chardonnay's I have tried ... But that was then and this, is now. I was not surprised by its rich golden colour, nor by the nose of almond skin, praline, a little smoky, caramel apple - and over the course of about half an hour it developed a slight creamed corn note. The palate is very much a let down, although there was really good acidity still, there was also peach pit, buttered toffee, touch a almond/praline and before you smelled it you could taste those hints of creamed corn. It's definitely a wine that has seen better days ... The good news is the current release (2013) reminds me of the 2007 - so buy it now and drink much sooner.
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Enjoyed with grilled pork chop. This is classic Livermore Chardonnay from Wente, well balanced, subtle, buttery, fruity, with such light oak I mistook it for unoaked at first. Worth 3 times the price, a fine dinner wine for pork. I will buy more. (You will not find it that good with a cheese and cracker lunch, so don't bother.) Looking forward to another pork chop for dinner tonight though. (It was just as good on day two.)
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Tasted blind – Opened and served right away. Medium straw at the core moving to a moderately thick water-white rim, clear throughout. Lighter developed nose of baked apple, dried peaches and coconut. Flavours of stale spice, vanilla, tropical fruits and nuts. Very different flavour profile, creamy. Medium body, medium acidity, short to medium finish. Not that enjoyable but soundly made. Drink now. Average.
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6/17/2015 - owr Likes this wine: 84 Points
at the time of its release, and still to this day, I think it one of the best Morning Fog Chardonnay's I have tried ... But that was then and this, is now. I was not surprised by its rich golden colour, nor by the nose of almond skin, praline, a little smoky, caramel apple - and over the course of about half an hour it developed a slight creamed corn note. The palate is very much a let down, although there was really good acidity still, there was also peach pit, buttered toffee, touch a almond/praline and before you smelled it you could taste those hints of creamed corn. It's definitely a wine that has seen better days ... The good news is the current release (2013) reminds me of the 2007 - so buy it now and drink much sooner.
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12/20/2009 - hi-pi wrote: 86 Points
veel frisser en fruitiger als 2008, veel meer in evenwicht als 2008
8,90 eurovin
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9/29/2009 - Zinlady wrote: 84 Points
Found this wine at Newbury General store. Had with sauteed scallops and it was a good match. Fruity, medium bodied and easy to drink
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9/21/2009 - now_in_mi wrote: 85 Points
Very nice, easy drinking.
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8/22/2009 - grdnbrrtt wrote: 88 Points
With chicken, again very subtle but nice flavors, a bit smoky, with clean finish.
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8/2/2009 - cgrimes wrote: 84 Points
Medium yellow color. Nose of ripe apples, butter, spice. Similar palate. Low acidity. Would not seek it out.
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6/5/2009 - grdnbrrtt wrote: 89 Points
Enjoyed with grilled pork chop. This is classic Livermore Chardonnay from Wente, well balanced, subtle, buttery, fruity, with such light oak I mistook it for unoaked at first. Worth 3 times the price, a fine dinner wine for pork. I will buy more. (You will not find it that good with a cheese and cracker lunch, so don't bother.) Looking forward to another pork chop for dinner tonight though. (It was just as good on day two.)
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1/14/2009 - godx wrote: 84 Points
Tasted blind – Opened and served right away. Medium straw at the core moving to a moderately thick water-white rim, clear throughout. Lighter developed nose of baked apple, dried peaches and coconut. Flavours of stale spice, vanilla, tropical fruits and nuts. Very different flavour profile, creamy. Medium body, medium acidity, short to medium finish. Not that enjoyable but soundly made. Drink now. Average.
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