2006 Maldonado Chardonnay Los Olivos Vineyard
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(Maldonado Los olivos Chardonnay) #2; COLOR-medium golden; NOSE-very intriguing and different; a mustard component on the attack; almost a Sherry-like; almost like Sherry mustard meets green fruit; vey different; I like this very much; great nose; almost Scotch-like; C Mott say "honey" and GV agrees enthusiastically; butterscotch and caramel; PALATE-great acidity; quite sharp on the initial attack; on the finish, getting a maple syrup, caramel, butterscotch profile; nutty -- almonds and hazelnut; almost like Nutella without the chocolate; fascinating; this tastes older than a 2006 vintage, if tasting blind, I wouldn't be surprised if this was a high quality 1994-1996 vintage as it has that metallic copper edge component; I like this wine and fairly priced; I think a lot of Burgundy heads would really like this; really well made; almost a hint of Alsatian petrol action; WS-92; GV-91+
By Gary Vaynerchuk
Head to Head California Chardonnay Tasting, Episode #819, 2/19/2010, (See more on Wine Library TV...) 91+ points
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2006
- TypeWhite
- ProducerMaldonado
- VarietyChardonnay
- Designationn/a
- VineyardLos Olivos Vineyard
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationNapa Valley
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7/30/2012 - dasper wrote: 79 Points
Unfortunately, this wine past it's peak: Brown and vinegary.
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7/14/2012 - dasper wrote: 74 Points
Brownish color. Well past its prime.
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12/17/2011 - kenthargis wrote: 78 Points
Something was off with this bottle. Wasn't corked or even prematurely oxidized. The color was even a bit off. Strange flavor and nothing like the wonderfully rich, buttery chardonnay they usually have. Disappointing.
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1/15/2011 - Harneloot wrote: 89 Points
Wish I could agree with the prior review, but all I'm getting is some apple, some fading fig and maybe some brioche....hints at its former glory, this is past its prime IMHO.
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10/30/2010 - tooch wrote: 92 Points
Dinner at Bourbon Steak (Four Seasons, Washington DC): Another outstanding bottle! The balance is impeccable here. Rich tones of figs, almonds, vanilla, and lemons are perfectly in balance and are roped together with a sexy minerality finish. Everyone at the table was blown away with its complexity and mouthfeel. Wonderful domestic chardonnay.
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