Definitely one of the better Cali chardonnays I've tasted. Nose has apricot, peach, a hint of citrus, and baked apples. Just a hint of oak. The palate is balanced, elegant, and nice with some minerality in addition to green fruits. Retains freshness yet still fairly full bodied. Not a heavy, oaky style which is nice.
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Opened for a guest who inhaled it during the evening. I had a smidge, but not enough to really post much more than a brief nod to liking it. She certainly did. Last bottle. I'd buy this in new release to give it a try.
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Pale lemon, noticably unintegrated oak floating above an apple and ripe tropical melon nose. Much cleaner taste, dry, mid acidity, appley and melon, well balanced, long finish.
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Very old world in style. Crisp acidity with lots of green apple flavor on the palate. Not heavy. Would be a great Chard to pair with food but some what austere on it's own.
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Agree with others here that by the nose, one would think this was an Old World offering. Very Burgundian. Flavors of lemon rind, straw, light citrus, with a nice acidity & light oak. Opened early, but I couldn't resist. Will need to see about picking up some more.
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(Sandhi Wines Chardonnay Santa Barbara County) Light lemon yellow color; white jasmine, ripe pear, ripe apple nose; rich but poised, tart pear, tart apple, mineral palate with good acidity; medium-plus finish 92+ points
11/29/2014 - jnewman77 wrote:
Definitely one of the better Cali chardonnays I've tasted. Nose has apricot, peach, a hint of citrus, and baked apples. Just a hint of oak. The palate is balanced, elegant, and nice with some minerality in addition to green fruits. Retains freshness yet still fairly full bodied. Not a heavy, oaky style which is nice.
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7/29/2014 - drdecanto wrote: 91 Points
Opened for a guest who inhaled it during the evening. I had a smidge, but not enough to really post much more than a brief nod to liking it. She certainly did. Last bottle. I'd buy this in new release to give it a try.
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5/31/2014 - JustNathan wrote: 89 Points
Pale lemon, noticably unintegrated oak floating above an apple and ripe tropical melon nose. Much cleaner taste, dry, mid acidity, appley and melon, well balanced, long finish.
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3/30/2014 - Barbaro wrote: 91 Points
Very old world in style. Crisp acidity with lots of green apple flavor on the palate. Not heavy. Would be a great Chard to pair with food but some what austere on it's own.
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10/2/2013 - wadcorp Likes this wine: 90 Points
Agree with others here that by the nose, one would think this was an Old World offering. Very Burgundian. Flavors of lemon rind, straw, light citrus, with a nice acidity & light oak. Opened early, but I couldn't resist. Will need to see about picking up some more.
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