Gorgeous classic big bodied Cali chardonnay. Rich butter and new baked bread, yellow apple and peach, lovely salinity. Acidity good. Showing signs of age, slight oxidative notes. Will it go down hill or endure and become more interesting? I don't know. Certainly ready to drink now and for me would be a risk to keep it longer - but why not forget a bottle for another 15 years and then see. Long finish but lacks the complexity for a higher score.
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PnP chilled, 1/2 hour in glass. Clear, med straw color. Initial nose tight but opened up with time. This wine is in it's perfect drinking window. Clean and still bright fruit, very well integrated/balanced, med body, classic CA Chardonnay, smooth, soft, firm, one could drink thing all day. No hint of cork or over the top. Delicious. Nothing off. Mike's.
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Poured out golden in color, looking like it would be tired. But oh no it was not. Rich, succulent, savory. Lots of fruit and richness but not tired at all. Decanted for two hours and thoroughly enjoyed.
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8/25/2019 - Philip67 Likes this wine: 94 Points
Gorgeous classic big bodied Cali chardonnay. Rich butter and new baked bread, yellow apple and peach, lovely salinity. Acidity good. Showing signs of age, slight oxidative notes. Will it go down hill or endure and become more interesting? I don't know. Certainly ready to drink now and for me would be a risk to keep it longer - but why not forget a bottle for another 15 years and then see. Long finish but lacks the complexity for a higher score.
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4/11/2019 - Barry Notes Likes this wine: 92 Points
PnP chilled, 1/2 hour in glass. Clear, med straw color. Initial nose tight but opened up with time. This wine is in it's perfect drinking window. Clean and still bright fruit, very well integrated/balanced, med body, classic CA Chardonnay, smooth, soft, firm, one could drink thing all day. No hint of cork or over the top. Delicious. Nothing off. Mike's.
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9/2/2018 - europat55 wrote: 89 Points
Nose: B++ Palate: B++
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3/30/2015 - TPB Likes this wine: 92 Points
Still in great shape. Caramel and butterscotch nose with lemon. Decent acidity for its age. Nice, creamy chard that still managed to be balanced.
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3/17/2014 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Poured out golden in color, looking like it would be tired. But oh no it was not. Rich, succulent, savory. Lots of fruit and richness but not tired at all. Decanted for two hours and thoroughly enjoyed.
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