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2011 Scherrer Winery Chardonnay Helfer Vineyard
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Sonoma County
- Russian River Valley
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Community Tasting Notes 15
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VlgJeff wrote: flawed
February 2, 2019 - PnP, chilled. Immediate heavy aromas of honey and butterscotch, with a dark golden color in the glass = OXIDIZED, and undrinkable.
This is the first Scherrer Chardonnay that we have had that was completely oxidized. May have to shorten the drink window to 3 to 6 years after vintage. -
Pebben wrote: 93 points
February 26, 2017 - Consistent with previous note.
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honest bob wrote: 92 points
July 26, 2016 - From 75cl, exquisite, beautiful cork. Opened 1 hour. Ripe lime, star-fruit and a touch of mint(?) on the nose. Big, satisfying, well-managed oak. Massivem ript-fruit concentration and edgy, bright acidity in perfect balance. Long, tingling finish. Lovely wine, worth the premium price. Great right now, why wait? 92P
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Pebben wrote: 93 points
October 4, 2015 - Popped and poured. Medium golden colour. On the nose; rich tropical fruit, butterscotch, white flowers and smoky minerality. On the palate; viscous texture, high concentration and firm acidity. Clearly New World, and perhaps not to everybody’s taste. Personally, I find this style very enjoyable as long as there’s sufficient freshness – which is definitely the case here. Might have scored it a point higher hadn’t it been for a little heat on the finish, but this is just details really. Should provide pleasure for at least another five years.
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honest bob wrote: 92 points
September 25, 2015 - From 75cl, perfect cork. Has filled out a little in the last 6 months. Now broad-shouldered, this oaky, buttery, but pure and beautifully balanced (particularly on the long, rolling mineral-acidic-resonantly tingling finish) wine is all you hope for (but so often don't get) in a Northern Californian Chardonnay. Drink now-2017. 92P
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By Josh Raynolds
May/June 2014, IWC Issue #174 (link)(Scherrer Winery Chardonnay Helfer Vineyard Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
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By Antonio Galloni
Sonoma and Beyond: New Releases (Feb 2014) (link)(Scherrer Chardonnay Helfer Vineyard Russian River Valley) Subscribe to see review text.
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2011
- Type White
- Producer Scherrer Winery
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard Helfer Vineyard
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Sonoma County
- Appellation Russian River Valley
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 9 (17%)
- Consumed 45 (83%)
Food Pairing
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- AppellationRussian River Valley
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