Didn't take long for the first one to go down. Unless then 24 hours after buying these! This wine has been consistent since the 2009 vintage. The Little Bit Chardonnay is definitely the one to buy and open for the discriminating tastes, but this bottle will do the job it needs to complement lighter fare. I definitely think this one is a little bit lighter bodied than other vintages of Hudson, But the classic yellow fruit and herb density is certainly here. Actually very soft and rounded on the front, while still showing quite a bit of minerality on the finish. I think this one would probably do very well with a year of age to kind of bring it all together a little bit more. The QPR on this bottle is pretty good, and deals are usually to be had. Not bad for a wine that will probably keep very well for 5 years or so.
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While I appreciate others dislike oaky California chardonnay, I like it. Yet Hudson vineyard offerings from others really outshine this. I wouldn't buy again.
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9/16/2020 - mflesh wrote:
Solid. Consistent. For the price, hard to beat. Hudson and Hyde Chardonnay fruit is my spirit animal.
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7/26/2020 - mflesh wrote: 91 Points
Didn't take long for the first one to go down. Unless then 24 hours after buying these! This wine has been consistent since the 2009 vintage. The Little Bit Chardonnay is definitely the one to buy and open for the discriminating tastes, but this bottle will do the job it needs to complement lighter fare. I definitely think this one is a little bit lighter bodied than other vintages of Hudson, But the classic yellow fruit and herb density is certainly here. Actually very soft and rounded on the front, while still showing quite a bit of minerality on the finish. I think this one would probably do very well with a year of age to kind of bring it all together a little bit more. The QPR on this bottle is pretty good, and deals are usually to be had. Not bad for a wine that will probably keep very well for 5 years or so.
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7/5/2020 - Gary N Likes this wine: 92 Points
While I appreciate others dislike oaky California chardonnay, I like it. Yet Hudson vineyard offerings from others really outshine this. I wouldn't buy again.
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6/13/2020 - ravbik wrote: 94 Points
Same as before
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5/17/2020 - ravbik wrote: 92 Points
Well balanced with tropical notes including pineapple. Honeysuckle. Lemon, golden color. Nice crisp acid. Mild oak
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