Consistent with other notes - some tropical fruit,, oak, and a little buttery, but definitely lacking crisp acidity that is needed, falls a bit flat and almost tastes "watery" at the end. Wasn't sure if it was the age, but seems other notes from several years ago are similar.
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It was a little fruit forward with green tree fruit, full of oak with very little butter. it was mostly all oak as reached it's mid length finish. It was not completely balanced and was good, but not great.
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As mentioned below, neither New nor Old World, and as a cross of the two, it falls disappointingly short. A wine with an identity crisis, it displayed crisp green apple notes, hints of minerality, and more rounded pineapple expression with substantial vanilla end notes. Disjointed and slightly out of balance. For the jump in price to the Miner Wild Yeast, I see a worthwhile jump in quality.
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A nice Chardonnay that is neoither crisp (New World) or buttery (Old World). For the price point, acceptable, but not the style I prefer. Melon and pineapple with some toasted oak but not deep enough. A good summer wine.
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10 months in 40% new french with barrel ferementation as well. 50% malo. Toasty creamy instead of oaky buttery is the idea. Big yet restrained. For the style, very tasty indeed. Wow, am I having a fruit day or what? Not bad at $30. Not bad at all.
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I like neither hugely oaky chards nor the ones aged only in stainless. This is a nice middle ground. Stone fruit on the nose, lovely mouthfeel without being overly buttery.
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11/13/2020 - mdkraft99 Likes this wine: 86 Points
Consistent with other notes - some tropical fruit,, oak, and a little buttery, but definitely lacking crisp acidity that is needed, falls a bit flat and almost tastes "watery" at the end. Wasn't sure if it was the age, but seems other notes from several years ago are similar.
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7/3/2014 - eluebchow wrote: 85 Points
Loads of sweet tropical fruits, citrus and an excessive amount of oak; A rich and buttery wine that needs more balancing acidity
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6/12/2014 - AlphaL Likes this wine: 86 Points
It was a little fruit forward with green tree fruit, full of oak with very little butter. it was mostly all oak as reached it's mid length finish. It was not completely balanced and was good, but not great.
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12/8/2013 - davewr Likes this wine: 87 Points
Agree with previous comments. Good middle ground chard.
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8/19/2012 - greaterthank wrote: 84 Points
As mentioned below, neither New nor Old World, and as a cross of the two, it falls disappointingly short. A wine with an identity crisis, it displayed crisp green apple notes, hints of minerality, and more rounded pineapple expression with substantial vanilla end notes. Disjointed and slightly out of balance. For the jump in price to the Miner Wild Yeast, I see a worthwhile jump in quality.
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7/6/2012 - krhaugh wrote: 88 Points
A nice Chardonnay that is neoither crisp (New World) or buttery (Old World). For the price point, acceptable, but not the style I prefer. Melon and pineapple with some toasted oak but not deep enough. A good summer wine.
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5/8/2012 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
10 months in 40% new french with barrel ferementation as well. 50% malo. Toasty creamy instead of oaky buttery is the idea. Big yet restrained. For the style, very tasty indeed. Wow, am I having a fruit day or what? Not bad at $30. Not bad at all.
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4/14/2012 - chuckreece wrote: 87 Points
I like neither hugely oaky chards nor the ones aged only in stainless. This is a nice middle ground. Stone fruit on the nose, lovely mouthfeel without being overly buttery.
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10/29/2011 - 3daywinereview.com wrote: 85 Points
Hennepin Lake's Annual Tasting (Tons of Napa Cabs) (Minneapolis, MN): Average Chardonnay and over priced. Oak and some more oak along with vanilla and some fruit. Time for a new style here.
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7/31/2011 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 85 Points
Joseph George 71st Anniversary Tasting (Montalvo Arts Center, Saratoga, California): Light golden color; rich, ripe pineapple, oak nose; oak, pineapple, ripe apple palate with low acidity; medium finish
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