March 1, 2022 - It appears to be virtually impossible to write a review of this wine without mentioning the word “oak,” and with good reason given that it’s the predominant flavor here. But that doesn’t mean it’s not a good wine with nice structure and has its place for those who like this genre (like I do). The color at this point is a bright golden yellow with a nice weight and viscosity. Nose has very present notes of butter, ripe green apple, and a bit of clove, all leading to a palate that shows secondary notes of freshly baked bread and the slightest hint of lemon. Still even a bit refreshing. Very American style, nicely done.
December 24, 2020 - Drank with crab legs Xmas Eve and finished over the rest of the evening. Excellent complement. Nice flavors and not overly oaky. At this price I might start drinking chards again.
December 24, 2020 - Light gold in color. Some tropical fruit with soft vanilla and pear on the palate. Full bodied - creamy and buttery with just the right amount of oak. Always a great chardonnay.
September 6, 2020 - Light golden color. Tropical fruit nose. Palate of pear, apple, butter and oak. Balanced fruit and acidity. Full body. Creamy and smooth. Paired perfectly with AK king crab legs.
September 3, 2020 - Still the bomb!
August 11, 2020 - May be past prime.
July 29, 2020 - Still the bomb and the 2015 is still drinking fine. Deep
Yellow, cream, butterscotch classic California "big" Chard...
July 21, 2020 - A memorable wine and we would buy it again. Vanilla and pear components, and not too much oak.
July 5, 2020 - Light gold color. Drank 2 glasses over 2 hours. Very consistent with a note from a year ago though I'd say it has maybe taken on a little more weight with some age. Medium full bodied plus, rich with pear and pear custard, red apple, creamy texture, creme brulee, lighter moderate oak, quite lively and bouyant.
May 20, 2020 - Very nice Chardonnay. Vanilla and honey flavours at the beginning. Not very heavy on oak. Body is only medium and not too much butter like some other chardonnays. Clean finish with flavours that last.