Recommend for what it is - a reasonably well made stereotypical entry level CA chardonnay. Reasonable QPR. Clear yellow with present but balanced oak and butter - the slightly slick buttery mouth feel is present. Drink or hold - not really made for the long haul but with proper cellaring this has several years to go with expected softening and integration and this might increase the score by 1-2 points. Nose warm and buttery with banana and mango. Flavor profile of controlled oak and butter through out with yellow apple, pear and cantaloupe. There are many similar level CA chardonnays out there that are more intensely oaked and buttered.
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3/11/2023 - benjiz wrote: 80 Points
Oak, lemon, orange peel. Slightly sweet entry, bland and overoaked on the palate.
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8/17/2022 - ikkaariainen Likes this wine: 87 Points
Recommend for what it is - a reasonably well made stereotypical entry level CA chardonnay. Reasonable QPR. Clear yellow with present but balanced oak and butter - the slightly slick buttery mouth feel is present. Drink or hold - not really made for the long haul but with proper cellaring this has several years to go with expected softening and integration and this might increase the score by 1-2 points. Nose warm and buttery with banana and mango. Flavor profile of controlled oak and butter through out with yellow apple, pear and cantaloupe. There are many similar level CA chardonnays out there that are more intensely oaked and buttered.
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7/17/2022 - Kaaslund Does not like this wine: 76 Points
Sweet, over-oaked. Horrible. Straight in the sink.
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7/23/2021 - Patioman Likes this wine: 80 Points
Wonderful with a cheese spread
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3/14/2021 - Radio777 wrote: 83 Points
Drinkable but bland
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2/13/2021 - Nothingdeclared Does not like this wine: 83 Points
I hope his private collection actually has better wine than this.🥂
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9/1/2020 - Brent211 Likes this wine: 84 Points
Smooth and creamy mouth feel. Medium oak. Subtle fruit.
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