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Manage Subscriptions2016 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Luminus
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Oak Knoll District
Community Tasting Notes 16
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Oenecnist wrote:
April 23, 2023 - Further to TN from May 16, '21: A bit leaner than I remember. Still enjoyable but not for long keeping, I think.
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Oenecnist wrote:
May 16, 2021 - Bought 6b for 16/b (after 4/b rebate) 2+ years ago from a local retail chain; this is #2. Medium gold; white stone fruits, some pineapple, restrained oak; white stone fruits, bit of oak, may become more Burgundian; good persistence. Certainly tasty, will last a while (the '13 is currently fine and holding well). Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation (see earlier posts for my 4-category, non-point rating system): This is notable+ when considering quality, age, and price.
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klg_at_large Likes this wine: 88 points
May 10, 2021 - Very California treatment of the grape, full bodied, rich, buttery, good flavors, enjoyable for that when that is a good fit, but no room for a lot of nuance or complexity beyond that.
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guribh Does not like this wine: 85 points
September 24, 2020 - I tried. Again and again. I simply don't get the appeal. Seems like an expensive lab product. I can not concentrate on usual suspect descriptors for Cali chards as my mind wanders into 80's overpowering scents (Azzaro for Men anyone?). Just overdone, somewhat flabby. I'll stop here.
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bound4er Likes this wine: 90 points
December 21, 2019 - Definitely new world in style but not over done by any stretch. Nose of buttery lemon with a nice and clean palate of lemony custard.
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By Michael Godel
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2016
- Type White
- Producer Beringer Vineyards
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation Luminus
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Oak Knoll District
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 150 (19%)
- Consumed 626 (81%)
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- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
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