For $12 this is about as good as it gets for Sonoma County Chardonnay. There is plenty of apple/pear meets lemon/citrus spicy richness. Some ginger spice. Moderate but adequate oak. Probably full malo lactic. Nice touch with oak. So smooth and approachable with all of the flavors we expect in decent Chardonnay.
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Medium gold. Aromas of waxed pear, apple and caramel. Flavors of apple and pear with a slight hint of butterscotch. Not as noticeable at first pour, the judiciously used oak became more noticeable over time. Long pleasing finish.
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9/7/2019 - professor widget Likes this wine: 88 Points
A good, commercial California Chardonnay, with the right amount of oak and fruit. Stayed together over a week of small glasses.
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6/4/2019 - professor widget Likes this wine: 87 Points
A pleasant, California Chardonnay. Well oaked without becoming bitter.
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12/2/2015 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 Points
For $12 this is about as good as it gets for Sonoma County Chardonnay. There is plenty of apple/pear meets lemon/citrus spicy richness. Some ginger spice. Moderate but adequate oak. Probably full malo lactic. Nice touch with oak. So smooth and approachable with all of the flavors we expect in decent Chardonnay.
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2/14/2015 - Msobo Likes this wine:
Decent wine with dinner
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12/28/2014 - jbehrendt Likes this wine: 88 Points
While this was a gift, we plan to add this to our list of weekday Chardonnays to buy. A nice balance of oak, vanilla and slight citrus. Enjoyable.
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12/14/2014 - mark.gularte@gmail.com Likes this wine: 88 Points
Crisp, with notes of apple, pear, and lemon, good offering from a reliable Sonoma producer.
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9/27/2014 - Glenn92 wrote: 88 Points
Easy chardonnay with small amount of friut. Some acidity - good for the price.
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9/10/2014 - now_in_mi Likes this wine: 89 Points
A good standard of Sonoma Chardonnay, has all the expected fruit and citrus flavors. For the size of the production, RS has produced a very good 2012.
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9/2/2014 - DbertCellar wrote: 91 Points
Lite citris and floral nose. Buttery peach and sweet lemon (Meyer). Crisp.
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8/16/2014 - now_in_mi Likes this wine: 88 Points
Everything one expects in a Sonoma Chardonnay, crisp citrus flavors and at a very reasonable price.
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8/13/2014 - mcsac67 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Medium gold. Aromas of waxed pear, apple and caramel. Flavors of apple and pear with a slight hint of butterscotch. Not as noticeable at first pour, the judiciously used oak became more noticeable over time. Long pleasing finish.
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2/17/2014 - BigRagu wrote: 89 Points
Crisp and refreshing
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2/10/2014 - vin0vin0 Likes this wine: 85 Points
Very similar to previous vintages except for maybe a touch more oak. Still a decent chardonnay for the price
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