Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Slightly oxidative, bruised apple nose with some ripe lemon. Not as oxidative on the palate, ripe lemon with medium+ acid and a great texture. I guessed ~10 y.o. Loire Chenin. Very nice.
Classic Chablis nose, lemon and white flowers. Palate's a bit boring, lean with a biting acid impression, lemon and a touch of heat. Surprised this was the '09 when it was unveiled. (my 6th, group's 3rd)
Rich nose, explosive compared to the rest of the lineup, with ripe lemon and a whiff of pineapple. Similar palate, ripe lemon, tart pineapple, nice density and medium+ acidity. Not classic Chablis but I love the mix of ripe fruit and acid. (my 3rd, group's 1st)
Sweet, lush nose of ripe peach and lemon. Not as lush or ripe on the palate thankfully, lemon and minerals, medium+ acidity. Finishes with rocks and salt water. (my 4th, group's 6th)
Classic Chablis nose of lemon and flowers. Smells like spring. More lemon and white flowers in the mouth, just delicious and balanced. Second time I've ranked this first in a blind tasting, bummed I can't find it at retail anywhere. Anyone here want to sell me a bottle or two? (my 1st, group's 4th)
Reticent, stony, minerally nose. Similar palate, lean, seashell, lemon, mineral, iodine. Classic but a bit tight. Needs even more time. (my 5th, group's 5th)
Rich, lemon custard nose. Ripe lemon palate, white flowers, nice density with great acid to balance. Only Vincent in the lineup, which is too bad because the '07 from Daniel is available at retail but not this one. (my 2nd, group's 2nd)
Reticent nose, seaspray, minerals, lemon zest, just a hint of TCA. Palate is muted, some minerals and sea water. Given the lack of flavors and slightest whiff of TCA, I called this corked, but other experienced tasters ranked it highly. It may not have been corked, but either way it didn't do it for me. (my 7th, group's 7th)
2002 Testarossa Chardonnay Bien Nacido Vineyard 85 Points
USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley
Oaky chardonnay nose. Oaky, vanilla palate, medium+ bodied with medium acidity. Not bad, just not my style. Clearly a Cali chard.
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2002 Kaesler Sémillon Old Vine 88 Points
Australia, South Australia, Barossa, Barossa Valley
Slightly oxidative, bruised apple nose with some ripe lemon. Not as oxidative on the palate, ripe lemon with medium+ acid and a great texture. I guessed ~10 y.o. Loire Chenin. Very nice.
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