Consistent with my other note. This wine is other-worldy. My French friend said the walnut flavors reminded him of wines from back home. I got the walnut note as well. I guess I need to buy more Mount Eden and cellar them.
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Holy moly, this was GOOD. My first ever aged chard. Pretty dark gold color, wonderful aromas of honey, nuts, and a great mouthfeel. More honey, almonds, and pears on the palate. Acidity is mostly resolved, but nothing is lacking or out of balance - just fully integrated. As dark as it was, it was still light on it's feet and graceful. It looked viscous, but was really graceful. A joy to drink.
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This is my first experience with aged California Chardonnay and it is pretty spectacular given how old it is. The color has changed from a pale straw color to a gold/copper and the primary bright acidity/minerality on the nose has been completely replaced by hazlenut, baked bread, and savory herbal notes. This is probably too old for most people to drink (American palates love young, fruit-filled, vibrant wines, but this was very delicious for the price (I pad $45) and realy shows off its pedigree. I would have never mistaked this for new world chardonnay. The short finish, and lack of depth (I'm sure due to age) on the palate brought my score down 2-3 points. Drink NOW.
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Medium amber-gold color. Aromas of green peach, orange peel, toasted almond, and brown butter. Flavors follow with a slight orange peel and toasted almond oxidized streak surrounded by lemon, marzipan, and brown butter. Finish is long and acidic. I'm sure I would have enjoyed this more at a younger age, but it has made old bones in my book and is drinking fine enough. Holds in the glass. Drink.
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Dark straw color, very nice nose. Balanced wine, showing fruit, structure, and feeling as much like a ripe Burgundy as a Chardonnay. For it's age, this is great. However, it did fade a bit in the glass. I'm not sure I would hold it any longer, but it was very nice with food. A-
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Very big nose, mostly of alcohol and oak, but the fruit eventually chimed in with some air. Very thick and creamy, but still a bit heavy on the oak. Improved with air. Very long finish with good zesty structure.
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1/4/2013 - Scott Butler Likes this wine:
Consistent with my other note. This wine is other-worldy. My French friend said the walnut flavors reminded him of wines from back home. I got the walnut note as well. I guess I need to buy more Mount Eden and cellar them.
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12/17/2012 - Scott Butler Likes this wine:
Holy moly, this was GOOD. My first ever aged chard. Pretty dark gold color, wonderful aromas of honey, nuts, and a great mouthfeel. More honey, almonds, and pears on the palate. Acidity is mostly resolved, but nothing is lacking or out of balance - just fully integrated. As dark as it was, it was still light on it's feet and graceful. It looked viscous, but was really graceful. A joy to drink.
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5/20/2012 - RyanJames wrote: 89 Points
This is my first experience with aged California Chardonnay and it is pretty spectacular given how old it is. The color has changed from a pale straw color to a gold/copper and the primary bright acidity/minerality on the nose has been completely replaced by hazlenut, baked bread, and savory herbal notes. This is probably too old for most people to drink (American palates love young, fruit-filled, vibrant wines, but this was very delicious for the price (I pad $45) and realy shows off its pedigree. I would have never mistaked this for new world chardonnay. The short finish, and lack of depth (I'm sure due to age) on the palate brought my score down 2-3 points. Drink NOW.
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9/21/2011 - fredb Likes this wine:
Medium amber-gold color. Aromas of green peach, orange peel, toasted almond, and brown butter. Flavors follow with a slight orange peel and toasted almond oxidized streak surrounded by lemon, marzipan, and brown butter. Finish is long and acidic. I'm sure I would have enjoyed this more at a younger age, but it has made old bones in my book and is drinking fine enough. Holds in the glass. Drink.
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9/7/2011 - MC wrote:
dead
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9/22/2009 - Keith Levenberg wrote: 77 Points
Well over the hill -- golden in color, and flat in taste. Very disappointing considering how incredible the 1995 was from the same source.
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2/16/2009 - MC wrote:
Dark straw color, very nice nose. Balanced wine, showing fruit, structure, and feeling as much like a ripe Burgundy as a Chardonnay. For it's age, this is great. However, it did fade a bit in the glass. I'm not sure I would hold it any longer, but it was very nice with food. A-
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8/17/1998 - mdefreitas wrote: 89 Points
Very big nose, mostly of alcohol and oak, but the fruit eventually chimed in with some air. Very thick and creamy, but still a bit heavy on the oak. Improved with air. Very long finish with good zesty structure.
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