Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews. Learn more.
Manage Subscriptions
Important Update From the Founder
Read message >
White
2011 Clos Pepe Estate Chardonnay Barrel Fermented
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Sta. Rita Hills
Label borrowed from 2012
Label borrowed from 2013
Label borrowed from 2009
Label borrowed from 2014
Community Tasting Notes 23
-
The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 93 points
April 22, 2021 - Retail $45. Under screw cap. I would have to check, but I think I have written more about wines from the Clos Pepe Vineyard than any other. It has been a solid two years since I have written a tasting note on this wine. It is perhaps slightly darker, a bit more reserved, and exhibits more secondary (even tertiary) aromas and flavors. That said? I think it is even better. Rich, tart, layered. Wes Hagen, then winemaker of Clos Pepe, spent the vast majority of time I ever spent with him talking about the Pinot from the vineyard. But this Chardonnay? Whoa (to Wes' credit he did mention that he thought Clos Pepe was more conducive to Chard, but that fact does not fit into my current diatribe).
http://www.thedrunkencyclist.com -
The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 points
May 20, 2020 - Still going strong with consistent notes. thedrunkencyclist.com
-
The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 91 points
January 26, 2020 - Consistent with my first note. thdrunkencyclist.com
-
The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 points
September 29, 2019 - Consistent with the last note. thedrunkencyclist.com
-
The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 points
July 4, 2018 - I can’t believe it has been over two years since I have tried this wine. I guess I am reluctant to twist off the stopper since I know the wine will never be produced again. This time around, a bit darker in color, more of a golden hue on the otherwise straw-yellow wine. A bit funky, with lemon rind and tropical notes, the wine is certainly “older” with muted fruit but still vibrant acidity. I am an unabashed fan of Clos Pepe, and this is why. thedrunkencyclist.com
1 - 5 of 23
More notes
Pro Reviews 2
Add a Pro ReviewVinous
-
By Antonio Galloni
Santa Barbara's Stunning 2011s (Jul 2013) (link)(Clos Pepe Estate Chardonnay Barrel Fermented Sta. Rita Hills) Subscribe to see review text.
RJonWine.com
-
By Richard Jennings
5/13/2013 (link) 92 points(Clos Pepe Estate Chardonnay Barrel Fermented) Light yellow color; appealing, poached pear, tart apple nose; tasty, tart pear, tart apple, lemon palate; with medium acidity; medium-plus finish 92+ poins
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type White
- Producer Clos Pepe Estate
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Barrel Fermented
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 1 (1%)
- In Cellars 25 (17%)
- Consumed 123 (83%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
Fried ChickenWho Likes This Wine
100% Like It 7 votes
More About This Wine
Articles
- ProducerClos Pepe Estate
- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
Add Articles
- Wine2011 Clos Pepe Estate Chardonnay Barrel Fermented (add)
- FamilyClos Pepe Estate Chardonnay Barrel Fermented (add)
- ProducerClos Pepe Estate
- VarietalChardonnay
- DesignationBarrel Fermented (add)
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSta. Rita Hills (add)