Oakey on the nose. Nice aromas of apple pie crust. The approach isn't too oakey, as it's got good, crisp acidity and nice apple and pear tones. The oak builds in presence and finishes bigger. It goes form good toast, to being a bit heavy handed on the finish.
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This is lighter in style than other years and veering into Sauv Blanc/Viognier territory at times. Mineral and grass on the nose, light to medium body, great golden color, and crisp acidity on the finish.
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Decanted after opening. Was very linear until decanted. Became balanced with medium high fruit and acidity. Great mouth feel/body. Great traditional new world chardonnay characteristics. Buttery/caramel and vanilla.
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Nose: Notes of citrus and apple; the butter and oak are there, but not as prevalent as other Cali Chards I've tried recently. Taste: Citrus and toasty oak; decent acidity; good balance.
Overall, a very good value at $15 from the WL. Paired very well with poached salmon. Wish I had more.
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Cost $20. Rich, oaky and buttery. Good flavour. Ever so slightly imbalanced in favor of the oak flavour. But the balance is not too far off. Overall, a very tasty wine. Very good (85.5).
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1/21/2012 - vegasoenophile wrote: 87 Points
Oakey on the nose. Nice aromas of apple pie crust. The approach isn't too oakey, as it's got good, crisp acidity and nice apple and pear tones. The oak builds in presence and finishes bigger. It goes form good toast, to being a bit heavy handed on the finish.
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9/14/2009 - tthorn wrote: 90 Points
This is lighter in style than other years and veering into Sauv Blanc/Viognier territory at times. Mineral and grass on the nose, light to medium body, great golden color, and crisp acidity on the finish.
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3/7/2009 - F&S's Wine wrote: 90 Points
Decanted after opening. Was very linear until decanted. Became balanced with medium high fruit and acidity. Great mouth feel/body. Great traditional new world chardonnay characteristics. Buttery/caramel and vanilla.
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11/8/2008 - JerzeyJohn wrote: 90 Points
continues to be very enjoyable......just the right amount of oak and honey
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8/28/2008 - carnyc wrote: 88 Points
Nose: Notes of citrus and apple; the butter and oak are there, but not as prevalent as other Cali Chards I've tried recently.
Taste: Citrus and toasty oak; decent acidity; good balance.
Overall, a very good value at $15 from the WL. Paired very well with poached salmon. Wish I had more.
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5/10/2008 - arelius wrote: 86 Points
oak is out of balance.
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4/22/2008 - Ombibulous wrote: 86 Points
Cost $20. Rich, oaky and buttery. Good flavour. Ever so slightly imbalanced in favor of the oak flavour. But the balance is not too far off. Overall, a very tasty wine. Very good (85.5).
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12/23/2007 - JerzeyJohn wrote: 90 Points
medium bodied but not too much oak -- rich citrus taste and vanilla nose. An excellent medium priced Cali Chard
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11/22/2007 - cdnwino wrote: 90 Points
full body. good structure. very tasty.
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2/6/2007 - gdbarton1@gmail.com wrote:
Light yellow/golden, clear. Apple and citrus nose with vanilla oak. Rich flavor with toasty vanilla oak. Overdone with big oak masking the fruit.
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2/2/2007 - kfritz wrote:
nice, oak, dry side
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