Honey and caramel on the nose but those notes belie a solid acid backbone that runs though the full palate of this wine. All the better to carry the butterscotch and oak flavors. Yes, this one is a bigger “California” style chard, but for us it’s not over the top and a solid effort that we enjoy. Bit disjointed on the finish, but still much richer in style that one usually finds in this general (Monterey)region.
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12/27/2021 - John Nezlek wrote: 88 Points
Note: I use a scale on which 85 represents a very good wine.
Similar note to 2018.
A little less malo (or whatever) than before.
My last bottle.
Drink 'em if you got 'erm.
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7/3/2018 - vincemcd61 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Very nice wine. Wonderful aroma. Had with shrimp stacks
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5/26/2018 - John Nezlek wrote: 87 Points
Note: I use a scale on which 85 represents a very good wine.
To me, Chalone makes a very reliable Chardonnay -- not necessarily spectacular, but never not good.
This bottle was in the pattern.
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12/21/2017 - TK Mastres wrote: 89 Points
Honey and caramel on the nose but those notes belie a solid acid backbone that runs though the full palate of this wine. All the better to carry the butterscotch and oak flavors. Yes, this one is a bigger “California” style chard, but for us it’s not over the top and a solid effort that we enjoy. Bit disjointed on the finish, but still much richer in style that one usually finds in this general (Monterey)region.
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12/15/2017 - COWineLover wrote: 82 Points
Aromatically challenged, no finish, no flavor diversity. Flabby, dull, boring.
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