A revelation. Nuts, almond skins, salt, stone, gunpowder. Fantastic integration. A wine for pleasure and a wine to contemplate. The only downside is that it's basically impossible to find in Europe.
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I agree with the other recent notes that this is showing very well right now. The nose was wide open with spiced apples and flowers. The fruit character on the palate has evolved away from the primary concentrated tropical character of young Alpine (e.g., pineapple) to a more relaxed expression, with pear and peach predominant, livened by harmoniously integrated but still snappy acidity. The finish grips the middle palate impressively as its flavors echo the aromas.
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PnP. Medium light greenish-gold. Nose of orchard fruits, a hint of coconut/oak with a touch of herbs. Good intensity and density of fruit on the palate with excellent acidity and a long finish. The fruit is really in the background which makes this seem more old world and in my experience is often characteristic of St. Cruz mountain Chards. This might develop more complexity with age but not sure. Lovely wine.
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Sampled from a pristinely cellared bottle that was popped and poured, this medium golden Chardonnay is immediately aromatically expressive of clementines, pit fruits, wet stones, jasmine, honey and chervil. Medium-bodied, crisply acidic, judiciously oaked and without noticeable alcohol (13.3%), it delivers flavors in line with the aromas and stays solid on the mid-palate. Long and energetic on the back end, this is an impressive New World Chardonnay that could easily be confused with something from Puligny-Montrachet. Comparably cellared bottles should show well throughout the remainder of this decade. Drink now-2030.
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1/29/2024 - Adrian Chmielarz Likes this wine: 95 Points
A revelation. Nuts, almond skins, salt, stone, gunpowder. Fantastic integration. A wine for pleasure and a wine to contemplate. The only downside is that it's basically impossible to find in Europe.
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12/24/2023 - jlm wrote:
I agree with the other recent notes that this is showing very well right now. The nose was wide open with spiced apples and flowers. The fruit character on the palate has evolved away from the primary concentrated tropical character of young Alpine (e.g., pineapple) to a more relaxed expression, with pear and peach predominant, livened by harmoniously integrated but still snappy acidity. The finish grips the middle palate impressively as its flavors echo the aromas.
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9/4/2023 - Bakerbd Likes this wine: 93 Points
Matchstick, chamomile, baked lemon, orchard fruit
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9/3/2023 - rosenst1 wrote: 93 Points
PnP. Medium light greenish-gold. Nose of orchard fruits, a hint of coconut/oak with a touch of herbs. Good intensity and density of fruit on the palate with excellent acidity and a long finish. The fruit is really in the background which makes this seem more old world and in my experience is often characteristic of St. Cruz mountain Chards. This might develop more complexity with age but not sure. Lovely wine.
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7/6/2023 - La Cave d'Argent Likes this wine: 96 Points
Sampled from a pristinely cellared bottle that was popped and poured, this medium golden Chardonnay is immediately aromatically expressive of clementines, pit fruits, wet stones, jasmine, honey and chervil. Medium-bodied, crisply acidic, judiciously oaked and without noticeable alcohol (13.3%), it delivers flavors in line with the aromas and stays solid on the mid-palate. Long and energetic on the back end, this is an impressive New World Chardonnay that could easily be confused with something from Puligny-Montrachet. Comparably cellared bottles should show well throughout the remainder of this decade. Drink now-2030.
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