Oakey on the nose. Nice aromas of apple pie crust. The approach isn't too oakey, as it's got good, crisp acidity and nice apple and pear tones. The oak builds in presence and finishes bigger. It goes form good toast, to being a bit heavy handed on the finish.
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This is lighter in style than other years and veering into Sauv Blanc/Viognier territory at times. Mineral and grass on the nose, light to medium body, great golden color, and crisp acidity on the finish.
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Decanted after opening. Was very linear until decanted. Became balanced with medium high fruit and acidity. Great mouth feel/body. Great traditional new world chardonnay characteristics. Buttery/caramel and vanilla.
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Nose: Notes of citrus and apple; the butter and oak are there, but not as prevalent as other Cali Chards I've tried recently. Taste: Citrus and toasty oak; decent acidity; good balance.
Overall, a very good value at $15 from the WL. Paired very well with poached salmon. Wish I had more.
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1/21/2012 - vegasoenophile wrote: 87 Points
Oakey on the nose. Nice aromas of apple pie crust. The approach isn't too oakey, as it's got good, crisp acidity and nice apple and pear tones. The oak builds in presence and finishes bigger. It goes form good toast, to being a bit heavy handed on the finish.
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9/14/2009 - tthorn wrote: 90 Points
This is lighter in style than other years and veering into Sauv Blanc/Viognier territory at times. Mineral and grass on the nose, light to medium body, great golden color, and crisp acidity on the finish.
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3/7/2009 - F&S's Wine wrote: 90 Points
Decanted after opening. Was very linear until decanted. Became balanced with medium high fruit and acidity. Great mouth feel/body. Great traditional new world chardonnay characteristics. Buttery/caramel and vanilla.
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11/8/2008 - JerzeyJohn wrote: 90 Points
continues to be very enjoyable......just the right amount of oak and honey
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8/28/2008 - carnyc wrote: 88 Points
Nose: Notes of citrus and apple; the butter and oak are there, but not as prevalent as other Cali Chards I've tried recently.
Taste: Citrus and toasty oak; decent acidity; good balance.
Overall, a very good value at $15 from the WL. Paired very well with poached salmon. Wish I had more.
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