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White
2008 Dierberg Chardonnay
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Santa Maria Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 7
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Mossrose wrote: 91 points
February 6, 2015 - We originally tasted this wine at a large and wonderful tasting of chardonnays from around the world. This was one we bought because at its $23 price, it was just below the quality of the best chardonnays costing twice as much. Fine aromas of flowers and lemon, followed by a bright and penetrating taste with lemon citrus, refreshing acidity, no vanilla sweetness, and a long aftertaste. At 7 years old, there is no discernible butterscotch, indicating how well this wine is still aging.
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Doblk wrote: 89 points
September 27, 2012 - Notes done on tasting a day after opening. Seemed to have lost some complexity but still good. Nice butterscotch nose. Some spice in front with just a bit of creaminess, then finishes with tart grapefruit. A bit bright, but I like the style and a good wine at this price.
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Ben Christiansen wrote:
July 19, 2012 - The big smoke in a good way. Powerful drinking stuff. Works at $25. Apperently no malo, which I kinda feel. Smokes with acidity on the back end. Even though low new wood lots of smoke on the nose. Too much smoke in this tasting note.
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profiler54 wrote: 89 points
March 13, 2012 - Clear lemon yellow color of medium intensity, Nose dominated by vanilla oak, apple and citrus. Palate had pears, citrus and gooseberries. Nicely balanced with medium acid. This wine was a nice medium finish.
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MattMauldin wrote: 90 points
February 21, 2012 - Tasting room, 2/21. Expressive aromas- honey, wild oats, butterscotch, slate and stone fruit. Creamy and rich on the palate with added notes of citrus and hints of butterscotch. Balanced acid and spice along a medium finish.
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By David Lawrason
9/12/2012 (link)(Dierberg Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara white) Subscribe to see review text.
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By John Szabo, MS
9/5/2012 (link)(Dierberg Chardonnay, Santa Maria Valley, Santa Barbara white) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Josh Raynolds
November/December 2011, IWC Issue #159 (link)(Dierberg Vineyard Chardonnay Estate Grown Santa Maria Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type White
- Producer Dierberg
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Santa Maria Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 31 (29%)
- Consumed 77 (71%)
Food Pairing
Community Recommendations
chicken pot pie, Curried chicken, Thai pumpkin soup, wild mushroom fracasesWho Likes This Wine
67% Like It 3 votes
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- ProducerDierberg
- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSanta Maria Valley
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