March 23, 2018 - Tree fruit, stone fruit, a little bit of malo and oak but quite restrained. More Burgundian in approach. Great drinking at 8 years old
January 17, 2018 - Classic Russian River Chardonnnay
January 13, 2018 - Time to finish what's left
October 25, 2017 - Nose: A- Palate: B++
November 14, 2016 - Quite an outstanding example of California Chardonnay
July 10, 2016 - Last bottle. No score given as this had a metallic aftertaste that was just a little to bretty for me.
June 30, 2016 - Same as my last notes: sulfur upon opening but dissipates within a day after opening. Oakiness still present. A complex Chardonnay.
December 28, 2015 - This is a big chardonnay, long finish, lots of oak, small amount of butter. Very nice if you like this style.
May 13, 2015 - My last bottle of this delicious CA Chardonnay. Bright and fruity in the creamy , buttery style. Delicious and a perfect match too a sunny afternoon on the deck followed by deep fried halibut and fries.
April 24, 2015 - Gold color, crystal clear.
The wine looks yellow gold colored. The legs are medium. There is no sediment in the bottle. Intense and complex nose, smells like vanilla, apricot, peach, pineapple, clay, forest floor, honey and botrytised.
Full body, intense flavor, lean texture, high alcohol heat, subtle but long palate.
Low acidity, perhaps due to being drank 5 years after its vintage, dry but not bone dry, very slight hint of bitterness in the finish.
It tastes like passion fruit, pineapple and peach. honeydew, apricot, peach and Bartlett pear. In summary, an extraordinary complex and delicious wine.