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• srh Likes this wine:

  February 8, 2020 - Sat, 02/08/20, $2 Tasting (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): “Majority™ Chard from 100% drip irrigation vyd sites throughout the Columbia Valley, including Yakima Valley, Horse Heaven Hills, & the Wahluke Slope; Chard grapes were pressed & the juice was allowed to settle in stainless steel tanks; 69% of the juice was placed into a combination of new & 1-3 yr old AM & FR oak barrels for fermentation, 31% of the blend being s/s fermented to increase varietal aromas and enhance the wine’s overall bouquet. All barrels were hand-stirred every week during the 8 mo aging period. 13.5% ABV, 0.53 g/100 mL T.A., & 3.58 pH.”
  
  N: Butter, toast, smoke
  
  P: Med body; RNDISH entry with nice, ALMOST swtish OAK/frt offset by an acidity which subtly leads the way into the LONG, pleasantly balanced, tangy/swt finish with only an OCCASIONAL *hint* of a very slight bitterness. SHOULD be safe as a quaff, POSS with lighter entrees, through '20. My VG+/EXC-, the higher, arguably, if one takes into account both availability & QPR. 85 pts (2x) winealign.com . [Check with this vendor if interested in their very COMPETITIVE price.]
  
  ™Not sure *precisely* WHAT this means, as they succinctly stated the ’14 had 1% Riesling. On the other hand, considering the level of oak, perhaps what they chose to blend with their Chard isn’t even all THAT relevant?!?

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• poppacork wrote: 88 points

  January 18, 2020 - This is strongly influenced by oak with flavors of vanilla and buttered popcorn on a full bodied palate which adds ripe yellow apples, pineapples, and cream. It’s not bad for the style.

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• Turbid Musing Likes this wine: 85 points

  November 8, 2019 - Pale yellow. Mild fruit. Slight vanilla and butter.

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• galewskj wrote: 84 points

  September 19, 2019 - I disliked this bottle less than the previous, but still not a style I like.

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• 3daywinereview.com wrote: 85 points

  September 9, 2019 - Day 1: Honey, oak, tropical fruit, vanilla and spice. Not the most balanced wine but for the price decant overall. 85 points
  Day 2: On initial nose a solid wine however the palate has some holes. Too much oak which is masking the fruit. Heavy vanilla also. Short to medium finish. A decant party wine but that is about it. 83 points
  Day 3: Between the quality of day 1 and day 2. Solid overall when considering price. 84 points
  Recommendation: If you are looking for a cheap Chardonnay for a party this one will work.

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Wine Definition

• Vintage 2015
• Type White
• Producer Columbia Crest
• Varietal Chardonnay
• Designation Grand Estates
• Vineyard n/a
• Country USA
• Region Washington
• SubRegion Columbia Valley
• Appellation Columbia Valley
• UPC Code 088586498954

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• In Cellars 62 (32%)
• Consumed 133 (68%)

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