2008 Pali Wine Co. Chardonnay Charm Acres

Community Tasting Notes (5) Avg Score: 87.8 points

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  2/22/2012 - wine maestro wrote: 86 Points

  Apple cider-like in appearance, almost like a late harvest, this Chardonnay has seen better
  days. Off kilter some but showing notes of honey, tropical fruits and an unattractive, soapy
  edge to the tangerine flavors. Flows forward with hints of marshmallow and chewy fruit cake,
  eventually ending with a twist of orange peel dotted with spice. A little heavy, and a dramatic
  departure from previous reviews. This was either a bottle variation or this wine has fallen from
  grace very quickly. Drink now

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  6/27/2011 - cma82 wrote: 87 Points

  Upon first opening, this smelled overwhelmingly like maple syrup. Calmed down over the course of a couple days to reveal a fairly restrained Sonoma Coast Chardonnay. It's still Cali, with lots of pineapple, orange and lemon citrus notes, but it retains a good amount of acid. Interesting for the price.

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  4/10/2011 - wine maestro wrote: 88 Points

  Evolving personality surrounds this Pali chardonnay, with more acidity and
  citrus array than previously notes. A lighter color, like hay, with a tropical
  nose and hint of white flowers. Soft mouthfeel, this white opens with snappy
  green apple, leading to lemon rind and a tint of lime. Tangerine still rules the
  roost in this Sonoma Coast wine. Carmel notes, with some tart, red pear
  folding in on the delicate finish. Drink now through 2014.

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  1/9/2011 - wine maestro wrote: 90 Points

  Resembling a late harvest in color and with a perfumed nose of acaia flowers and
  tropical fruits, this Charm Acres is not your run of the mill Sonoma coast Chardonnay.
  Patience rewards the palate for this Pali white as it took about 2 hours to really come
  together and reveal it's true personality. A zesty tangerine base with background
  players of cream, orange peel and a hint of pineapple. Great balance and acidity
  to frame all the pure fruit flavors. A pretty clementine at midpalate leads to exotic
  finish dotted with grated nutmeg. Don't give up too soon on this, be prepared to
  wait it out for best results. Great QPR for $19. Drink now through 2014.

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  12/13/2009 - ListenToMeWine wrote: 88 Points

  A solid Chardonnay from the Sonoma Coast. It's only $24 and of a higher quality than one would expect. It retains some minerality but will appeal more to one with a palate geared to California rather than Chablis. Better than most Cali Chards at this price point.

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