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2008 Smith-Madrone Chardonnay
Chardonnay
- USA
- California
- Napa Valley
- Spring Mountain District
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Community Tasting Notes 14
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bin905 Likes this wine: 90 points
January 30, 2014 - Moderate oak, but still fairly rich.
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bin905 Likes this wine: 91 points
November 25, 2013 - Zippy, medley of flavors with a light touch of oak.
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Sundesertcactus Likes this wine: 91 points
February 2, 2013 - Medium level of oak, but not over powering, in balance, medium body, nice Napa Chardonnay.
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Always4wine wrote: 90 points
December 19, 2012 - Nice tropical fruit and acidity. Gets better as it opens. Don't serve too cold!
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nlassow wrote:
October 3, 2012 - Hopefully will integrate a bit more as there is a little too much heat and the lactic acid is not in the smoothest. Was hoping for a better showing from Spring Mountain.
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By Richard Jennings
9/5/2011 (link) 88 points(Smith-Madrone Chardonnay) Light lemon yellow color; baked apple, vanilla nose; tart green apple, baked apple, light cinnamon palate with balancing acidity; medium finish 88+ points
Wine Definition
- Vintage 2008
- Type White
- Producer Smith-Madrone
- Varietal Chardonnay
- Designation n/a
- Vineyard n/a
- Country USA
- Region California
- SubRegion Napa Valley
- Appellation Spring Mountain District
- UPC Code 704470100009
Community Holdings
- Pending Delivery 0 (0%)
- In Cellars 100 (47%)
- Consumed 115 (53%)
Food Pairing
No food pairings available.
Who Likes This Wine
100% Like It 4 votes
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- ProducerSmith-Madrone
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- CountryUSA
- RegionCalifornia
- SubRegionNapa Valley
- AppellationSpring Mountain District
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