A wonderful case for aging California Chardonnay, this cool climate chard was golden in colr with nnot a hint of tired notes but effusive in its creamy edged tropical/orchard fruit notes. Age has increased its mineral/linear acidity rather than the oak and fruit and created a wonderful drink. With grilled oysters
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This wine is actually just entering its prime window of drinking. Gaining richness and so full of floral, spice and exotic scents. Full and lush on palate with plenty of acidity to keep it fresh. Hints of buttery oak and restrained fruit keep it interesting and a salty finish keep you coming back for more. A great wine ready to go now.
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This is drinking wonderfully for my palate (and I typically don’t really like older chards). Opened to pair with ranch smoked chicken thighs with a Thanksgiving like stuffing (with walnuts) and it paired terrifically. One more in the cellar for the right meal in the next year.
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On its last legs. The middle has hollowed out and the finish is a bit too bracing to match with food other than, perhaps, seafood. So drink 'em if you got 'em. (= Pass, at this point of its development)
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Selected for the white wine drinkers around the Thanksgiving table. A big hit. Nutty and savory with enough sweet fruit on the palate and finish to match with the meal of the year. Refreshing acidity that provided a light foil to the food. Taking on more golden notes, and the fruit is starting to fade. So probably best to drink over the next nine months. That said, this was lovely. (= Worth Seeking Out)
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Sampled at the Santa Barbara tasting room; purchased a case at a move-em-out discount. Lovely. With a toasty lime-infused bouquet, fresh-hay-yellow hue, a robust necklace and lots of citrus zest on the palate, this offers impeccable balance. Picks up mineral and tart pineapple notes. Ends with a toasty, nutty quality. As with other ABC offerings, this leans more Burgundian than Californian, making this a food-friendly choice. Pair with roasted chicken or sautéed whitefish; maybe grilled shrimp. Drink by yearend 2017. (= Worth Seeking Out)
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Great balanced lemon/ lime tartness but NOT acidic. Great finish, no oak. Could cellar but you should drink now...just because you have it in your cellar:)
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5/22/2022 - larrybbaldwin Likes this wine: 92 Points
A wonderful case for aging California Chardonnay, this cool climate chard was golden in colr with nnot a hint of tired notes but effusive in its creamy edged tropical/orchard fruit notes. Age has increased its mineral/linear acidity rather than the oak and fruit and created a wonderful drink. With grilled oysters
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10/26/2019 - larrybbaldwin wrote: 90 Points
Well integrated oak without oxidation or butterscotch. Very appealing with somewhat lean finish
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7/13/2018 - tbone wrote:
This wine is actually just entering its prime window of drinking. Gaining richness and so full of floral, spice and exotic scents. Full and lush on palate with plenty of acidity to keep it fresh. Hints of buttery oak and restrained fruit keep it interesting and a salty finish keep you coming back for more. A great wine ready to go now.
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12/3/2017 - Djfermentation Likes this wine: 94 Points
This is drinking wonderfully for my palate (and I typically don’t really like older chards). Opened to pair with ranch smoked chicken thighs with a Thanksgiving like stuffing (with walnuts) and it paired terrifically. One more in the cellar for the right meal in the next year.
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8/20/2017 - jonahfactor Likes this wine:
On its last legs. The middle has hollowed out and the finish is a bit too bracing to match with food other than, perhaps, seafood. So drink 'em if you got 'em. (= Pass, at this point of its development)
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11/24/2016 - jonahfactor Likes this wine:
Selected for the white wine drinkers around the Thanksgiving table. A big hit. Nutty and savory with enough sweet fruit on the palate and finish to match with the meal of the year. Refreshing acidity that provided a light foil to the food. Taking on more golden notes, and the fruit is starting to fade. So probably best to drink over the next nine months. That said, this was lovely. (= Worth Seeking Out)
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7/16/2016 - jonahfactor Likes this wine:
Sampled at the Santa Barbara tasting room; purchased a case at a move-em-out discount. Lovely. With a toasty lime-infused bouquet, fresh-hay-yellow hue, a robust necklace and lots of citrus zest on the palate, this offers impeccable balance. Picks up mineral and tart pineapple notes. Ends with a toasty, nutty quality. As with other ABC offerings, this leans more Burgundian than Californian, making this a food-friendly choice. Pair with roasted chicken or sautéed whitefish; maybe grilled shrimp. Drink by yearend 2017. (= Worth Seeking Out)
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7/17/2015 - 3marinerfans Likes this wine: 90 Points
Great balanced lemon/ lime tartness but NOT acidic. Great finish, no oak. Could cellar but you should drink now...just because you have it in your cellar:)
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4/4/2015 - Italiana Likes this wine:
Racy and tasty. Serious chardonnay -- no frills, just darn good winemaking.
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3/4/2015 - La Peste Likes this wine: 91 Points
Light body with nice oak and flavors of pear, spice and lime.
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