I like the way this Chardonnay has evolved over a number of vintages. It used to be very acidic and citrus dominated. In recent vintages I get more orchard fruit and stone fruit, and a bit less acidity. Seems to be more in balance and inviting. A bit of sandalwood or balsa along with the fruit. Very enjoyable but QPR is not there compared to other reasonably priced offerings.
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Drink now...or at least in the next 1 - 2 years in order for this wine to peak. Flavors and aromas are balanced along with the acidity and alcohol content.
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I agree with everyone else....this is a nice sipping chard with flavors of honeydew melon and pears with a slight lemon. I believe this wine has more life...hold another 2 years.
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Light golden color. Essence of green apples, pears, hibiscus, honeydew melon and white peaches. Nice mouthfeel and layers of pears, green apples, white peaches and light citrus fruit.
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Pale yellow. An appealing and fresh though very straightforward nose, offers aromas of both green and yellow apples, baked pear tart, underripe pineapples, lemons, citrus blossoms and just a small touch of toast and oak spice. On the palate this is just medium bodied with medium+ acidity, it is brighter and leaner and crisper than the nose suggests, with lively green apple flavors. I'm not sure this is worth its asking price, but it is tasty.
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Elegant Chardonnay with classic California profile yet hints of Burgundian style. Drink after 10 minutes in the glass. Goes with mushrooms, buttered bread, or cheese.
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Melon, Meyer lemon and wet stone. Lean with a short finish. Perfectly nice Chardonnay but perhaps a little underwhelming for the price point and prestige of the winery.
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Perfectly good Chardonnay, but it doesn’t wow me. Ripe apple, pear, melon on the nose. Well-balanced and somewhat lean on the palate. Finish tails off pretty quickly
I stuck this in the fridge for about a week and it is showing really well tonight. Gives me pause for thought on any ctritics tasting notes
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1/1/2024 - air guitar & pinot noir Likes this wine: 92 Points
I like the way this Chardonnay has evolved over a number of vintages. It used to be very acidic and citrus dominated. In recent vintages I get more orchard fruit and stone fruit, and a bit less acidity. Seems to be more in balance and inviting. A bit of sandalwood or balsa along with the fruit. Very enjoyable but QPR is not there compared to other reasonably priced offerings.
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9/7/2023 - Snag One Likes this wine: 92 Points
My earlier notes still apply.
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5/5/2023 - gpcoleman Likes this wine: 90 Points
Overpriced for quality.
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4/15/2023 - Mortgage92 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Drink now...or at least in the next 1 - 2 years in order for this wine to peak. Flavors and aromas are balanced along with the acidity and alcohol content.
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3/2/2023 - Mortgage92 Likes this wine: 92 Points
I agree with everyone else....this is a nice sipping chard with flavors of honeydew melon and pears with a slight lemon. I believe this wine has more life...hold another 2 years.
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11/28/2022 - krhaugh Likes this wine: 93 Points
Always a great Chard with oak and butter. Just the way I like it.
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11/24/2022 - Gruffalius Likes this wine: 91 Points
Don’t like Chardonnay but this is solid. Lemony citrus.
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11/22/2022 - Snag One Likes this wine: 92 Points
Light golden color. Essence of green apples, pears, hibiscus, honeydew melon and white peaches. Nice mouthfeel and layers of pears, green apples, white peaches and light citrus fruit.
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8/1/2022 - spendergast Likes this wine: 93 Points
A nice chard with notes of apple, citrus, honeysuckle, well balanced with good acidity.
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6/20/2022 - wino_tim wrote: 90 Points
Pale yellow. An appealing and fresh though very straightforward nose, offers aromas of both green and yellow apples, baked pear tart, underripe pineapples, lemons, citrus blossoms and just a small touch of toast and oak spice. On the palate this is just medium bodied with medium+ acidity, it is brighter and leaner and crisper than the nose suggests, with lively green apple flavors. I'm not sure this is worth its asking price, but it is tasty.
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4/30/2022 - mdmcgonigal wrote: 93 Points
Wonderful lighter Chardonnay with a pleasantly musty nose and lightly acidic flavors. Very nice!
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8/6/2021 - cubswinws Likes this wine: 91 Points
Light in color but rich in flavor. Touch of butter and citrus with good acidity.
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6/26/2021 - mydi Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very nice somewhat buttery Chardonnay. Had with baked sole.
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6/19/2021 - happy712 Likes this wine: 93 Points
Elegant Chardonnay with classic California profile yet hints of Burgundian style. Drink after 10 minutes in the glass. Goes with mushrooms, buttered bread, or cheese.
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5/13/2021 - bugdoced Likes this wine: 91 Points
beautiful delicate new world Chardonnay
touch of oak touch of tropical fruit touch of earth
all chardonnay should taste this good
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5/4/2021 - bsmall wrote: 93 Points
elegant, balanced--luscious after it warmed ...
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5/4/2021 - thoughtdujour wrote: 93 Points
Fresh / Stone fruit / Medium Acidity /
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4/24/2021 - dcp1204 Likes this wine: 93 Points
i thought it really sang sang after being open a couple of hours. Like the balance.
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4/10/2021 - fcf3 Likes this wine: 90 Points
Melon, Meyer lemon and wet stone. Lean with a short finish. Perfectly nice Chardonnay but perhaps a little underwhelming for the price point and prestige of the winery.
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3/19/2021 - jkvedar Likes this wine: 90 Points
Perfectly good Chardonnay, but it doesn’t wow me. Ripe apple, pear, melon on the nose. Well-balanced and somewhat lean on the palate. Finish tails off pretty quickly
I stuck this in the fridge for about a week and it is showing really well tonight. Gives me pause for thought on any ctritics tasting notes
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