I had this 5 years ago at Arrowood Vineyards in Sonoma, but a bottle and cracked it open 7 years later. All I can say is 7 years later, this Chardonnay is likely one of the most balanced tasting chardonnay's I've had. Its got so much finesse and smoothness. Nose of nice vanilla, butter notes. Alcohol has really calmed down. Nice flavours of buttery, melon, peaches, ripe fruits. Really enjoyed this wine. Nice aftertaste too. Not your typical overoaked Chardonnay. In fact its all in excellent balance. My one and only bottle and am very happy with the outcome.
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7/28/2012 - bvanbower wrote: 90 Points
Definately not overdone like many CA chards. Very nicely balanced. Should have bought more!
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1/20/2012 - winemanintheden wrote: 92 Points
I had this 5 years ago at Arrowood Vineyards in Sonoma, but a bottle and cracked it open 7 years later. All I can say is 7 years later, this Chardonnay is likely one of the most balanced tasting chardonnay's I've had. Its got so much finesse and smoothness. Nose of nice vanilla, butter notes. Alcohol has really calmed down. Nice flavours of buttery, melon, peaches, ripe fruits. Really enjoyed this wine. Nice aftertaste too. Not your typical overoaked Chardonnay. In fact its all in excellent balance. My one and only bottle and am very happy with the outcome.
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6/25/2011 - LJT wrote: 90 Points
Moderate oak. Good bouquet. Long aftertaste. Went well with lobster.
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3/31/2010 - GreatLibations wrote: 88 Points
Richly golden with aromas of pear syrup and vanilla. Full and lush with balancing acidity. Plenty of oak on this one with a juicy long finish.
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5/25/2009 - jivey wrote: 90 Points
Cleaner and with less noticable wood that the standard bottle with hints of citrus and nuts on the finish.
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