1974 Stony Hill Chardonnay

Community Tasting Notes (3) Avg Score: 92.3 points

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  3/24/2024 - GrapeScott wrote: 94 Points

  While not quite as youthful as the first bottle I had several months ago, this was still a stunner. Labeled as "pinot chardonnay," whatever that means. Medium gold color, with lemon curd, mineral and pear notes. Slight bit of sherry/nuttiness upon opening but not obtrusive and seemed to fade into the background with air. Nobody could believe this was a 50 year old wine, let alone a California wine. Picked up some creme brulee notes after a few hours. Unbelievable bottle, and I'm glad to have a few more because this may just outlive me!

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  1/28/2018 - fclarity wrote: 93 Points

  I bought this bottle due to its amazing condition. It had a medium yellow center with clear rims. It looked like a 15 year old White Burgundy. The medium intensity nose had a Sauvignon Blanc quality to it with its dried apricot, pear, and minerals.
  
  In the mouth, this wine was refined and was a bit awkward for the first couple hours. Afterward, it showed lovely balance, light acidity and an attractive plush texture in the mouth. The length was subtle but actually pretty long.
  
  While this wine will not blow away a great White Burgundy, it proved beyond doubt the California can make ageworthy white wines.

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  3/20/1989 - bestdamncab Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Tasting of 4 Stony Hill Chardonnays at Primas. In those days, this was the ageing Chardonnay with a reputation better than Hanzell or Chateau Montelena by far.
  sweet vanilla, pleasant, spicey, elegant.
  My #1 of 4.

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