2006 Kiona Chardonnay

Community Tasting Notes (2) Avg Score: 85.5 points

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  4/22/2019 - hiker_guy wrote:

  This was found in the back of someone's wine fridge and we opened it up to see what we had.
  Color was youthful and clear pale straw.
  Nose was very reticent. Not giving up much.
  Palate was surprisingly light. Not much here. Someone said it tasted very watery. I got some light herbs and some faded fruit but not much.
  acidity was medium.
  More interesting for it's age than for what was found in this bottle.

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  5/10/2010 - DrinkNectar wrote: 84 Points

  2006 Kiona Winery Chardonnay
  
  •The Stuff: 85% Chardonnay, 9% Chenin Blanc, 3% Rousanne, 3% Viognier. Fermented in 75% stainless and 25% new oak; 13.7%abv with 2500 cases made•The Swirl: Light pale straw, nearly clear in color. Medium viscosity
  
  •The Sniff: The aromas are slightly disjointed with hints of pear and a baking spice or herb that throws it off a little.
  
  •The Sip: The mouth feel is more reminiscent of a traditional Chardonnay without the heavy coating and thickness. The moderate melon and pear are thrown off by only what I can pinpoint as brown fruit or herbaciousness and soil. It lacks any significant acidity and the finish is limited.
  
  •The Score: At only $10, this wine is no slouch but seems slightly off on the flavor profile. I score this wine 3 out of 5.

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