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2010 Babcock Chardonnay Top Cream
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Sta. Rita Hills
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Community Tasting Notes 6
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Ttgeer wrote: 93 points
November 18, 2018 - Looks, tastes, and smells of butterscotch. Light acidity. Well balanced.
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Wino Laurie wrote: 90 points
February 24, 2013 - Perfectly named with a rich texture, stone fruit with hints of butterscotch and nutmeg. Nice balance. Tasted great with New England style shellfish chowder.
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air guitar & pinot noir wrote: 91 points
August 27, 2012 - Beautiful golden yellow color with nice aromatics of citrus and orchard fruit. Nice flavors of lemon and pear offered in a creamy delivery. Nice levels of acidity that keep this bright and lively. Not overly oaked, great balance and nice finish. Lovely wine.
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air guitar & pinot noir wrote: 91 points
February 1, 2012 - Similar notes to prior tasting. Lively yellow hue and nose of ripe pear, lemon cream, and grapefruit. Very bright and crisp with a nice mouthfeel as well. Beautiful components that are nicely integrated in the glass and it keeps getting better as you go. Very inviting and accessible.
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air guitar & pinot noir wrote: 92 points
December 25, 2011 - I had chilled this to enjoy this with a Cioppino Christmas dinner but wound up popping and pouring this prior to dinner being ready. Heck, what I nice gift to myself- as someone once said, "I often cook with wine and sometimes some of it ends up in the food". This wine offers a bright golden hue and great aromatics. The palate offers creamy citrus notes, ripe pear and a complex array of other flavors. There was a lot going on her that was further accentuated as it warmed a bit in the glass. I think this is one of Brian's best efforts with Top Cream and I look forward to seeing how my remaining bottles evolve further.
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California's Central Coast: Better than Ever (Aug 2012) (link)(Babcock Vineyards Chardonnay Top Cream Sta. Rita Hills) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2010
- Type White
- Producer Babcock
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Top Cream
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 16 (30%)
- Consumed 38 (70%)
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- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
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