Chilled and then decanted for an hour; served around cellar temperature and gradually warmed to room temperature. Classic aged colour of waxy lemon skin. Smooth, dense, floral nose of honeysuckle, pineapple and lemon curd. Lithe mouthfeel with a touch of wax, hint of butterscotch and a lot of sautéed tropical fruit. Good balance. Not a heavyweight and definitely not mineral, but rich, generous and very enjoyable. Stood up remarkably well to spicy vegetable tacos.
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Had two bottles before, which were in decline but still showed the class this wine had... or, in case of this bottle: still has! Bright golden, vivid color and structure. Cailfornian power/substance meets Burgundian delicacy. Wow! Not overly extrovert, but ample power and finesse meet apple, flowers and a touch of fine oak. Long subtle aftertaste.
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8/6/2023 - Handy1 wrote: 93 Points
Pop n poured. Fruit fading, nice oakiness would drink up
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6/25/2021 - bavaur wrote: 94 Points
Chilled and then decanted for an hour; served around cellar temperature and gradually warmed to room temperature. Classic aged colour of waxy lemon skin. Smooth, dense, floral nose of honeysuckle, pineapple and lemon curd. Lithe mouthfeel with a touch of wax, hint of butterscotch and a lot of sautéed tropical fruit. Good balance. Not a heavyweight and definitely not mineral, but rich, generous and very enjoyable. Stood up remarkably well to spicy vegetable tacos.
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6/18/2019 - Dberlijn Likes this wine: 95 Points
Had two bottles before, which were in decline but still showed the class this wine had... or, in case of this bottle: still has! Bright golden, vivid color and structure. Cailfornian power/substance meets Burgundian delicacy. Wow!
Not overly extrovert, but ample power and finesse meet apple, flowers and a touch of fine oak. Long subtle aftertaste.
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5/25/2018 - M DU VIN Likes this wine: 95 Points
Simply outstanding. More like a great white Burgundy than a California chardonnay.
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2/19/2018 - jsmorris707 Likes this wine: 95 Points
PNP, deep gold, beautiful mature CA chardonnay; delicious & ready to drink
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