2002 Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay Indian Wells

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 89.8 points

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  6/30/2009 - joshwoodward wrote: 92 Points

  The beautiful deep golden color has me worried that this might be over the hill, and the sweetness on the nose has me worried this is going to be a typical ripe west coast oak bomb. All of these fears fade away when it hits my mouth. A burst of juicy acidity leads, followed by a medium-bodied refined pear and red apple fruit explosion, ending with a complex toasted almond finish that goes on for ages. The oak is completely in check and integrated into the other flavors, giving a faint butterscotch note. I've been really disappointed with Chardonnay lately, but this one saved the varietal for me. Chateau Ste Michelle is becoming a reliable value producer for me, especially the Indian Wells vineyard, which also makes a great Merlot. An excellent wine, still in its prime, and a steal for $20.

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  12/26/2004 - peternelson wrote: 90 Points

  Winery: Beaut. white frt/pear/pineapple notes with toasty well showing oak.“freesh pineapple, roasted almonds, lemon zest”

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  12/15/2004 - kbob wrote: 90 Points

  KHC: Vert clean, crisp and light for a Chardonnay.

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