Complex nose of lime and nettles backed by prominent vanilla and caramel notes from barrel ageing. Quite dense on the palate there is butter, cream, vanilla and herbal notes, but also a refreshing component of lime and melon. A well-balanced initial attack, but then the mid-palate falls apart and gives way to an unbalanced, hot and slightly bitter grapefruit finish. Unfocused and a hint too much oak flavors here. - 87 points
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Very tasty. This wine is my Chardonnay alternative. Good amount of butter, oak and tropical fruit flavors. Nice mouthfeel with a crisp acidity on the finish. Nose has a slightly offputting aroma, but can't put my finger on it. All in all, a good bottle of wine. Would purchase again.
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Tastes like it looks - like caramel. But like it's french namesake, it is somewhat restrained. Enjoyable, but simple and nothin to write home about. Meanwhile, decent value at $13.
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Very enjoyable bottle of wine. Tend to go to this rather than Chardonnay. Did not dissapoint tonight. Just enough oak without being over the top. Smoothe finish with a nice amount of acidity. Would purchase again.
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2/4/2011 - ecola wrote: 89 Points
Aromas and flavors of honey, caramel, and pear. Nice creaminess and a nutty finish complete the package. ($13)
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1/12/2009 - isbjoern wrote: 87 Points
Complex nose of lime and nettles backed by prominent vanilla and caramel notes from barrel ageing. Quite dense on the palate there is butter, cream, vanilla and herbal notes, but also a refreshing component of lime and melon. A well-balanced initial attack, but then the mid-palate falls apart and gives way to an unbalanced, hot and slightly bitter grapefruit finish. Unfocused and a hint too much oak flavors here. - 87 points
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11/23/2008 - MagnumGourmet wrote:
Very tasty. This wine is my Chardonnay alternative. Good amount of butter, oak and tropical fruit flavors. Nice mouthfeel with a crisp acidity on the finish. Nose has a slightly offputting aroma, but can't put my finger on it. All in all, a good bottle of wine. Would purchase again.
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5/22/2008 - BodegaDan wrote: 87 Points
Tastes like it looks - like caramel. But like it's french namesake, it is somewhat restrained. Enjoyable, but simple and nothin to write home about. Meanwhile, decent value at $13.
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5/3/2008 - MagnumGourmet wrote:
Very enjoyable bottle of wine. Tend to go to this rather than Chardonnay. Did not dissapoint tonight. Just enough oak without being over the top. Smoothe finish with a nice amount of acidity. Would purchase again.
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