PNP. Cork soft and wet most of way to top but seal intact. Color light gold. Nose has salty minerality w lemony apples. Swishing shows persistent brisk acidity that coats the cheeks and just subtle hints of age. Sipping shows this to be relatively full bodied both the acid keeps it honest. Nice but will drink remaining bottle soon. I think that the acid will keep this alive, but why take the chance.
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quick note. this bottle was a little brighter than the last. more primary fruit and less secondary in nose, and on palate this was mouth coating and soft. finish plush. great testimony to what acid vs oak will do for chardonnay. really delicious.
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popped and poured. straw color. nose with minerality, butterscotch and some apple. on palate, the flavors have a creamy texture that coat the mouth and the finish is med long. unlike the 98, i think is on the brink. will plan to drink my remaining bottles in the next 1-2 years.
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1/5/2017 - chcook Likes this wine:
PNP. Cork soft and wet most of way to top but seal intact. Color light gold. Nose has salty minerality w lemony apples. Swishing shows persistent brisk acidity that coats the cheeks and just subtle hints of age. Sipping shows this to be relatively full bodied both the acid keeps it honest. Nice but will drink remaining bottle soon. I think that the acid will keep this alive, but why take the chance.
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2/22/2014 - chcook Likes this wine:
PNP. Color golden. This was fabulous and not likely in my opinion to improve from here. Crisp structure buoys the fruit and secondary flavors.
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6/26/2011 - chcook wrote: 90 Points
quick note. this bottle was a little brighter than the last. more primary fruit and less secondary in nose, and on palate this was mouth coating and soft. finish plush. great testimony to what acid vs oak will do for chardonnay. really delicious.
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5/8/2011 - chcook wrote: 90 Points
popped and poured. straw color. nose with minerality, butterscotch and some apple. on palate, the flavors have a creamy texture that coat the mouth and the finish is med long. unlike the 98, i think is on the brink. will plan to drink my remaining bottles in the next 1-2 years.
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