2008 Melville Chardonnay Estate

Community Tasting Notes (21) Avg Score: 88.7 points

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  12/3/2022 - S.Wayne Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Medium gold with bright reflections
  Aromatics medium. Butterscotch. Oak spice. Brief petrol. Secondary of yellow apples
  Palate has medium + body. Round mouthfeel. Acid medium +. Mild phenolics. Alcohol medium +, bordering high. Spice, curry leaf, bruised yellow apple.
  Finish has medium + length. Balanced despite the alcohol given acid
  Dry glass notes of oak spice
  No further aging potential as fruit is fading, but still quite nice and complex.

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  11/30/2022 - dsamuel wrote: 91 Points

  Medium gold color with amber tint
  Medium aromas of butterscotch/ candied apple but dominated by medium plus oak spices
  Palate is so energetic and just bursting with ripe fruit - what a contrast to the nose!
  Medium plus brisk acidity and medium plus alcohol with a long finish due to the bright fruit nature and the excellent acidity - no evidence of oxidation here
  Purchased from the winery as a cellar selection - this is really showing some aging capability from SB Chardonnay - my only complaint is the alcohol level but the acidity does a good job of keeping this in check

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  8/31/2020 - champagneandchablis Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Very impressed with this 12 year old chardonnay. Citrus flavors complimented by some tropical notes of pineapple. Holding up very well with a rich golden hue but not at all oxidized. I'd say a couple years of life left but peaked in a glorious fashion. Acid is pronounced and the balance here is superb.

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  7/28/2020 - GTFreek wrote:

  Thought this might have developed into something very interesting, but pretty classic CA Chard, acidity does well at the finish. Not my style though.

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  8/11/2018 - mwneil Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Amazing find at Wolfgang Puck restaurant in AC, 2008 wow, complex, golden color, 14.9% alcohol; a touch of wood, it has aged beautifully, $66, drank with pizza and salad, probably won’t find again.

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