very standard example of the style, oak, vanilla, a little citrus, smooth and buttery, totally unoffensive and good value, never going to be confused with its expensive Napa cousins, but held up well
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1976 founders in Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. this wine shows elegant oak notes on the nose. nutmeg becoming a touch gingerbready. most clonally diverse vineyard holder in SLH. rich fruit, but not quite tropical. quite mineral spice on the finish.
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Toasty oaky notes to the wine. I like the big rich body. Shows off Santa Lucia Character -- rich full fruit that borders on asparagus notes (which I don't mind at all). Or big pineapple and payaya if you prefer (which stems from Wente clone I am told). This is a mixture of Chalone clone (citrus, mineral acid) and 76 Dijon Clone (high in minearl and aromatics) where 96 Dijon is big viscious and fat. Very much shows Santa Lucia but with great acidity throughout the palate.
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Medium color with very mild aromas. Medium nectar with bright, crisp acidity cascading into a lemony jolly rancher essence with some kiwi and melon. Light on the butter with a bright and lingering finish.
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12/18/2011 - nebre8 Likes this wine: 87 Points
very standard example of the style, oak, vanilla, a little citrus, smooth and buttery, totally unoffensive and good value, never going to be confused with its expensive Napa cousins, but held up well
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12/31/2010 - Erincsus wrote: 80 Points
Citrusy without the acid! Tasty!
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4/16/2009 - nzinkgraf wrote:
1976 founders in Santa Lucia Highlands AVA. this wine shows elegant oak notes on the nose. nutmeg becoming a touch gingerbready. most clonally diverse vineyard holder in SLH. rich fruit, but not quite tropical. quite mineral spice on the finish.
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4/16/2009 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Toasty oaky notes to the wine. I like the big rich body. Shows off Santa Lucia Character -- rich full fruit that borders on asparagus notes (which I don't mind at all). Or big pineapple and payaya if you prefer (which stems from Wente clone I am told). This is a mixture of Chalone clone (citrus, mineral acid) and 76 Dijon Clone (high in minearl and aromatics) where 96 Dijon is big viscious and fat. Very much shows Santa Lucia but with great acidity throughout the palate.
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9/15/2008 - GreatLibations wrote: 87 Points
Medium color with very mild aromas. Medium nectar with bright, crisp acidity cascading into a lemony jolly rancher essence with some kiwi and melon. Light on the butter with a bright and lingering finish.
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