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2006 Cameron Hughes Chardonnay Lot 57 Carneros |
| Vintage | 2006 |  | |
| Type | White | ||
| Producer | Cameron Hughes (web) | ||
| Variety | Chardonnay | ||
| Designation | Lot 57 | ||
| Vineyard | n/a | ||
| Country | USA | ||
| Region | California | ||
| SubRegion | North Coast | ||
| Appellation | Carneros | ||
| Options | Show variety and appellation | ||
| UPC Code | 858517000576 |
| Community Tasting History |
Community Tasting Notes (average 87 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 13 notes) | |
| Tasted by wordstar on 4/12/2009 & rated 84 points: We needed a quick Chardonnay, and this was on top. Still can't get anything worth remarking about, but it served the purpose. (708 views) | |
| Tasted by prkelly on 3/27/2009 & rated 85 points: (597 views) | |
| Tasted by rcc777 on 11/9/2008 & rated 88 points: Good chard for the price. Not overoaked, some butter, peach, a little citrus...a nice light chardonnay (774 views) | |
| Tasted by monkuboy on 5/17/2008 & rated 86 points: 2nd bottle tried. 1st back in December was way too oaky, fat and one dimensional. This one was much leaner/tighter without the overpoweing oak. More citrus fruits this time, good texture and acidity but the fruit is hidden. I think it needs more time in the bottle. Seems to have potential to turn into something nice. (981 views) | |
| Tasted by tpoore on 3/2/2008 & rated 86 points: (1036 views) | |
| Tasted by jfp on 2/10/2008 & rated 88 points: This is one of those chardonnays that leave you wondering when you'll see a few oak splinters floating on top. Aside from the slightly smoky caramelized oak, there's a fair degree of butter and the fruit (peach, apple, and perhaps a smidgeon of pineapple) takes a distant backseat. On the palate, this is quite smooth, so full that it's practically oily, and just a bit flabby. All together, it's good and the QPR is great. If you like the over-the-top California style of Chardonnay, you can hardly expect to do better in most $20 bottles of this type. Tasting it on day 2, I have to agree with the previous reviewer: drink the bottle when you open it. Don't open it and keep it around. (1372 views) | |
| Tasted by CORSkier on 2/4/2008 & rated 89 points: (1296 views) | |
| Tasted by ttriche on 1/10/2008 & rated 89 points: Not much acid but very pleasant taste. Fell apart on day 2, but tasted great with chicken (sauteed and deglazed with a bit of this wine, garlic and rosemary). Pale yellow, smells like restrained tropical fruits, hard to pin down the taste but I liked it, and I normally hate oaked Chardonnay regardless of where it's from. (1405 views) | |
| Tasted by DanSm on 12/19/2007 & rated 89 points: Rather exotic nose of banana and petrol. Banana and butterscotch flavors. Short on acidity. For the price, it's a winner! (1555 views) | |
| Tasted by monkuboy on 12/8/2007 & rated 84 points: Lots of oak in the aromas and palate, rather harsh at first. Needed time to round out in the glass. Also prominent butterscotch/caramel which overpowered the fruit. Unbalanced right now with not enough fruit but after giving it some air it seems there is fruit that needs to emerge. I think this needs a few months to get in better balance. (1563 views) | |
| Tasted by EaglesWin on 12/7/2007 & rated 90 points: Pronounced oak, full-bodied; could use a bit more acid, but enjoyable. (1581 views) | |
| Tasted by wordstar on 11/25/2007 & rated 81 points: Rather harsh on opening, and still 'disjointed' when tasted over the next two nights. Plenty of the appropriate flavors, aromas, and body, but this wine seems too unbalanced at the moment. We'll look forward to future bottles to see the wine matures into a whole better than the current separate parts. (1388 views) | |
| Tasted by mippolito on 11/18/2007 & rated 92 points: Outstanding wine for the price. Crisp, dry, rich, and clean. (1604 views) |
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Definition of "white wine" at Epicurious.com Varietal character (Appellation America) WineAmerica (National Association of American Wineries) | Free the Grapes! California Wines (Wine Institute of California) California is one of the most diverse wine regions in the world, with almost 100 grape varieties grown in over 100 viticultural areas, including dozens of different microclimates and soil types, as well as a very individualistic set of winemakers, many with international experience, which adds to and deepens that diversity. The North Coast American Viticultural Area (AVA) in California, covering more than three million acres, includes Napa, Sonoma, Mendocino and Lake counties, and portions of Marin and Solano counties. (see The Wine Institute for more information) Carneros Wine Alliance |
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