Initially reduced, similar to all Camelot Highlands vintages I've had, but largely blew off and added complexity to the full ripe fruit. Picked up structure over several hours, and continued to improve. Peaking soon, but should remain enjoyable for several years.
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Blind tasting of 4 Central Coast chards and this was hands down winner. Nice balance of toasted oak with impressive fruit and acid. Unlike some who use oak with too much toast to mimic the French, this struck just the right balance.
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Some Blind Cali Chards: Light gold color. Smells of roasted peanuts, hazelnut spread and bread dough on top of yellow apples and oranges, but I also get some floral perfume notes. Bold and creamy on the palate with a rich presence, but some moderate acid keeps it refreshing. The yellow apple and nectarine fruit is slathered in wood, toasted almond and honeyed tea. I have a high tolerance for oak in Chardonnay, but this is pushing the limit. Some underlying floral perfume and chalky elements try to shine through, but the oak beats them down. Aged nine months on the lees in 40% new French oak.
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10/18/2019 - Justinagogo wrote: 91 Points
Honey, sweets
Hint of Noble rot?
Round and medium+body, High Acl.
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2/12/2019 - bcg14 wrote: 91 Points
Initially reduced, similar to all Camelot Highlands vintages I've had, but largely blew off and added complexity to the full ripe fruit. Picked up structure over several hours, and continued to improve. Peaking soon, but should remain enjoyable for several years.
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8/26/2017 - pkatz Likes this wine: 91 Points
Well integrated toast allowing the fruit to come through.
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3/26/2017 - pkatz wrote: 88 Points
The toast on the oak took over the wine on this bottle. Not my style.
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11/26/2016 - mkrakauer Likes this wine:
Good wine. Pairs really well with fish.
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6/12/2016 - pkatz Likes this wine: 93 Points
Blind tasting of 4 Central Coast chards and this was hands down winner. Nice balance of toasted oak with impressive fruit and acid. Unlike some who use oak with too much toast to mimic the French, this struck just the right balance.
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4/8/2016 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 85 Points
Some Blind Cali Chards: Light gold color. Smells of roasted peanuts, hazelnut spread and bread dough on top of yellow apples and oranges, but I also get some floral perfume notes. Bold and creamy on the palate with a rich presence, but some moderate acid keeps it refreshing. The yellow apple and nectarine fruit is slathered in wood, toasted almond and honeyed tea. I have a high tolerance for oak in Chardonnay, but this is pushing the limit. Some underlying floral perfume and chalky elements try to shine through, but the oak beats them down. Aged nine months on the lees in 40% new French oak.
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