2009 Lioco Chardonnay Demuth Vineyard

Community Tasting Notes (8) Avg Score: 91.1 points

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  11/1/2016 - ozziewine wrote: 85 Points

  The score reflects the "past peak" status of this as opposed to the quality of the Lioco Demuth Chardonnay.
  I first drank this years ago (and have had other vintages as well) and was very pleased, especially with the QPR. Since I had many bottles I experimented with extended ageing of this. I'm not surprised that this does not age particularly well given how good it is young. Don't believe they really build it for the long term.
  It's flat, but still enjoyable as a science experiment! If you still have some, drink now. I put it through the Vinturi twice and that seemed to help unwind what fruit flavor remains. It's very mellow and mature.

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  3/23/2013 - TylerMcNinch wrote:

  Still just as lean and acid-driven as I remember from 2 years ago, but with added weight. Flavors of lemon rind, quince, juniper berry, quinine, and jasmine--I cannot help but be reminded of a good gin and tonic. Good rich, slightly creamy middle that keeps it well-balanced. Probably still has years to go. A great effort, and definitely a very distinctive CA chard.

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  1/19/2013 - hiroshisugi Likes this wine: 93 Points

  This took me by surprise. Very fragrant nose, minerals, apple, white flowers. On the palate, very crisp with great acidity and great length. Not your typical Californian Chardonnay. Really excellent stuff.

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  11/27/2012 - arose13 Likes this wine: 91 Points

  A different Cali Chard. First only 12.9%abv. Secondly unoaked.
  A light gold with hints of green in the glass. Aromas of apple, pear, peach, stone carry to palate. Medium finish medium plus body. Rich finish from lees contact. Reminds me of a very good quality maconish wine, but less mineral. Good stuff.

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  4/11/2012 - TPB wrote: 90 Points

  Crisp and citrusy with a slight buttery finish. Good mineral foundation. Amazed this was not oaked. Very good.

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