Professional reviews have copyrights and you can view them here for your personal use only as private content. To view pro reviews you must either subscribe to a pre-integrated publication or manually enter reviews. Learn more.
Manage Subscriptions
Important Update From the Founder
Read message >
White
2008 Clos Pepe Estate Chardonnay
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Central Coast
- Sta. Rita Hills
Label borrowed from 2009
Label borrowed from 2010
Label borrowed from 2005
Label borrowed from 2012
Label borrowed from 2004
Label borrowed from 2013
Label borrowed from 2014
Label borrowed from 2001
Community Tasting Notes 13
-
The Drunken Cyclist Likes this wine: 92 points
April 21, 2019 - Retail $35. I have lamented the demise of Clos Pepe innumerable times here on this blog, so pulling this cork was difficult. Since Clos Pepe has ceased to exist, this bottle of Chardonnay is an endangered species, and this is the last 2008 in my possession. A bit dark in color with lemon rind and celery root (?) lead to a surprisingly still fruity wine with lemon curd and citrus a-go-go. Even a slight bit of petrol, which surprised me for a Chardonnay. Close to a Whoa. 92. thedrunkencyclist.com
-
The Drunken Cyclist wrote: 93 points
May 9, 2016 - I pulled this out and served it blind to a few guests and the consensus was that it was an older Chablis. How could I argue? Reserved nose of lemon curd and a hint of spice. On the palate? Whoa. Bright, focused, and incredible. The winemaker, Wes Hagen, always said that the Sta Rita Hills AVA was more aligned to Chardonnay than Pinot. Tasting this wine? Hard to argue. Outstanding. thedrunkencyclist.com
1 person found this helpful Comment -
joeroth Likes this wine: 92 points
April 9, 2013 - Very nice chard.
-
jreis wrote:
February 24, 2012 - Drank alongside the 09 chard. This was excellent, prefered by all at the table and I think perhaps the best chard I have ever had of Wes'. Beautiful tropical fruit and roasted almonds on the nose with a nice whiff of salty minerals. Much more structured on the palate, with lovely white pears and white thompson grape flavors leading to a bone dry acid filled finish. In a great place, no sign of decline, but I'm not sure it is going to get better.
-
arniec wrote: 90 points
February 24, 2012 - Very lean. Nice acidity. Nice citrus flavors.
1 - 5 of 13
More notes
Pro Reviews 1
Add a Pro ReviewRJonWine.com
-
By Richard Jennings
9/2/2011 (link) 87 points(Clos Pepe Estate Chardonnay) Light lemon yellow color; odd, tart citrus, light grapefruit nose; tangy, odd, flat, tart citrus, mineral, light grapefruit palate; medium finish
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type White
- Producer Clos Pepe Estate
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Central Coast
- Appellation Sta. Rita Hills
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 14 (21%)
- Consumed 52 (79%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 2 votes
More About This Wine
Articles
- ProducerClos Pepe Estate
- VarietyChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
Add Articles
- Wine2008 Clos Pepe Estate Chardonnay (add)
- FamilyClos Pepe Estate Chardonnay (add)
- ProducerClos Pepe Estate
- VarietalChardonnay
- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionCentral Coast
- AppellationSta. Rita Hills (add)