Backyard Blind Chardonnay Tasting

Tasted Saturday, May 1, 2010 by soyhead with 439 views

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  • 2008 Hyde De Villaine Chardonnay de la Guerra 92 Points

    USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

    tasted blind
    nose - white flowers, caramel
    mouth - drinks terrific, quite complex and even having hard time describing it. i think the essence of this wine is that it has great balance. not heavy at all. honeycomb on the finish. a rather discombobulated tasting note, no? it means i need to get a few more bottles. I had pegged it as being French.

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  • 2005 Pierre Morey Bourgogne Blanc 86 Points

    France, Burgundy, Bourgogne Blanc

    tasted blind
    very stinky nose. 'crotch' per evan. 'sauerkraut' per doug. some green pepper in there as well.
    mouth - huge smoke flavor verging on unpleasant. On its behalf it does have some nice pit fruit flavors, however the primary smoke flavor overwhelms. Its as if someone added a little bit of hickory smoke sauce. Will revisit to see how it does with aeration
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    still stinky after several hours opened but has mellowed a little. I pegged this as being french. i'm curious how this would fare with a decade of cellaring

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  • 2007 Shafer Chardonnay Red Shoulder Ranch 91 Points

    USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

    nose -perfumed. per lisa 'lemon sherbert'
    mouth - juicy white pit fruit, good long finish where acidity and creaminess battle it out. Ultimately this wine has an undeniable butter backbone, though i find it elegantly done and quite like the way it has turned out.

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  • 2008 Rombauer Vineyards Chardonnay 89 Points

    USA, California, Napa / Sonoma, Carneros

    tasted blind
    nose - ripe pear, honey
    mouth - strong custard predominates. rich but well balanced. Creme brulee / buttered popcorn flavors on the finish. Buttery but well done.

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