2018 Kramer Vineyards Chardonnay Stainless

Community Tasting Notes (1) Avg Score: 91 points

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  10/13/2023 - The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 Points

  Retail $28. DIAM5 stopper. All cards on the table: I think un-oaked Chardonnays are dumb. In my opinion, they exist due to the backlash over the over-oaked, overly buttery Chards that had become the California "standard". Anyone who has ever tried a white Burgundy knows that when used in moderation, oak on a Chardonnay is a beautiful thing. An exceptionally beautiful thing. Having said all of that, I was surprised to find this wine in my cellar as I have no record of ever receiving it. I cringed when I saw "stainless" on the label and the website confirmed that this spent ~10 months in tank. But. This is delightful. Maybe it was the extra bottle time, but this is creamy, layered, and delicious. Pear and peach on the nose with good weight and tartness on the palate, this really is quite good. Sure, I would have liked a *little* wood here, but I am a French snob and own that.
  
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