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2020 Faethm / Fingers Crossed Head Held High White
Chardonnay Blend
- USA
- California
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Community Tasting Notes 16
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galewskj wrote: 93 points
April 18, 2024 - Open that botte - Jason chooses 2009 Trotanoy (Dan's new condo): Decanted and served immediately, drank about 1/3rd of the bottle over 2 hours. This started out as a flamboyant oaky buttery chardonnay. But with just minimal decant/glass time, it relaxed into a more balanced chardonnay with nice minerality and acidity. In fact, towards the end there was not much chardonnay characteristic to it. I really like this blend. I hope this adds complexity with more years of age, then it will really be a head-turner.
Update - A glass the next time was more caramelly and also spicier, although not lacking or falling apart, which is pretty good for a next day extremely well-oxygenated chardonnay blend. -
Rockterroir wrote: 94 points
April 14, 2024 - Fantastic blend. Complex, rich, unctuous. You think and linger after each sip for a good 10 seconds. Very fun.
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ayalao3 wrote: 94 points
December 28, 2023 - A bit more buttery than what I would’ve liked but good overall. 2019 was better imo
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EM_MB Likes this wine: 95 points
November 23, 2023 - Splash double decant which was helpful as this is a big wine. Super unique and absolutely delicious. Better with air but no rush to drink
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Jahull03 wrote:
August 18, 2023 - This was really, really enjoyable over three nights. Full-scaled but balanced, golden, and fresh. Paired well with multiple meals along the way (roast chicken and green beans, spicy Italian sausage pasta). A style I’m beginning to really enjoy.
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Wine Definition
- Vintage 2020
- Type White
- Producer Faethm / Fingers Crossed
- Varietal Chardonnay Blend
- Designation Head Held High White
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion n/a
- Appellation California
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 33 (4%)
- In Cellars 663 (85%)
- Consumed 87 (11%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 11 votes
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- AppellationCalifornia
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