2008 DuMOL Chardonnay Clare

Community Tasting Notes (25) Avg Score: 92.4 points

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  7/17/2022 - mazik Likes this wine: 93 Points

  Tasted at John's lobster festival. Beautifully subtle Sonoma chardonnay, in perfect condition at 14 years of age. Not a fruit bomb: there's apple and apricot and something floral on the nose, a bit of citron on the palate, while the oak/vanilla/caramel notes dominate the flavor profile as it glides down your throat. Light golden color in the glass, 14% abv covered, long finish. Golde said it was "sweet" but that's the impression the butterscotch notes make, there is plenty of acidity here.

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  6/1/2018 - drrobvino wrote: 92 Points

  This 10 yr old Carneros Chardonnay is a deep yellow/gold color at the core.
  It shows off pretty aromas of orchard fruits, honey, hazelnut, wet stones, and a hint of ginger spice.
  The flavors are of ripened Gala apple flesh, apricot, honeydew melon, drizzled in honey with a hint of white pepper.
  The mouthfeel is lush and expansive, and although this wine is not in my typical favorite flavor profile, it offers up undeniably delicious fruits, with tense acidity and a long and complex finish. A very nice example of an oaky Chardonnay, and one I am enjoy far more than I would have thought. Drink now through 2020.

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  7/9/2016 - jshufelt wrote: 91 Points

  Pop and pour. In the glass, pale yellow. On the nose, apples and oak. On the palate, lemon, oak, and citrus and tropical fruits in the background, with rich texture on the palate and ample acid.

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  5/5/2016 - rustyRudy Likes this wine: 94 Points

  Tastes overtoaked when just out of the refrigerator, but at the correct temperature this is buttery, creamy, golden delicious apples, apricot , and some citrus notes. Both big and full bodied this was Delcious with chicken salad.

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  7/26/2015 - Brian Love wrote: 95 Points

  Expected a big oaky chard. Granted it's full bodied but carries it well. Possibly age has worked off the baby fat, but regardless a tremendous wine.

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