2016 Ravines Wine Cellars Chardonnay

Community Tasting Notes (15) Avg Score: 89.9 points

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  6/17/2022 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Great when opened: big chard nose with butter, spice and fruit. Same on the palate with just enough acidity. But definitely getting to/past its prime, at least this bottle. Second night (under vacuum in refrig) it started to taste oxidized;

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  6/4/2022 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 90 Points

  This bottle was very nice overall but not as big as I remembered from earlier bottles. Good balance with apricot and peach notes on the nose along with a hint of butter; same on the palate plus some citrus notes. Paired well with grilled chicken. Still nice but I wonder if this vintage hasn't peaked?

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  5/3/2022 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 88 Points

  This bottle seemed a bit off; not corked but previous sample was off the charts: rich, buttery, etc. This one was thin and , while still Ok, nothing to write home about.

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  3/19/2022 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 91 Points

  A sublime chard: hits all of the right notes on the nose and palate. A bit restrained compared to a big CA chard; more like a burgundy with a bit less acid. Apricot and butterscotch on the nose with hints of lemon/lime; those continue on the palate with just enough acid to pair really well with food.

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  3/11/2022 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 89 Points

  This bottle wasn't nearly up to the standard of previous ones (and I hope future ones). Had chard notes but not as full bodied and a bit more acidic. Still pleasant but not the stunner I've gotten used to with this vintage.

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