December Guy's Dinner (Our Farm in NJ): Brought by Garth to the “Guy’s dinner”, then PnP on his arrival. Lovely golden yellow color, showing little to no oxidation for a 12 year old Chard. Really good depth and complexity here while clearly of the Cali Chard style it has good acidity and balance with creamy lemon curd, minerals, peach and buttered toast notes but layered and in control in all dimensions. While not normally my favorite style this is well executed and quite delicious, showing as fresh and lively despite its age.
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On the young side.... I can only imagine it will get better in a few years... This is in the beter Peter Michael & Kongsgaard category of Chardonnnay's... Glad I have a case left :-)
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Beautiful wine. Strong nose of roasted pineapple, toasted hazelnut, and vanilla. Palate of roasted pineapple, pear, and vanilla. Lovely long finish with good acidity.
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12/15/2019 - oldwines Likes this wine: 94 Points
December Guy's Dinner (Our Farm in NJ): Brought by Garth to the “Guy’s dinner”, then PnP on his arrival. Lovely golden yellow color, showing little to no oxidation for a 12 year old Chard. Really good depth and complexity here while clearly of the Cali Chard style it has good acidity and balance with creamy lemon curd, minerals, peach and buttered toast notes but layered and in control in all dimensions. While not normally my favorite style this is well executed and quite delicious, showing as fresh and lively despite its age.
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2/27/2016 - team-blackburn wrote: 94 Points
Keeps improving with age!!! PNP into a decanter then served.
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2/10/2016 - skurtz Likes this wine: 92 Points
At a grant writing meeting with Garth. Liquid oaky goodness. Great structure and gravitas.
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6/28/2015 - robertek wrote: 92 Points
Good but perhaps a little over the top.
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11/11/2014 - Teejay3726 wrote: 95 Points
This is tasting amazing. I cannot imagine it getting much better. Simply stunning. I'm gonna save a few bottles but drink the rest.
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4/7/2014 - team-blackburn wrote: 92 Points
Needs a good decant
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4/27/2012 - DecoEd wrote: 97 Points
On the young side.... I can only imagine it will get better in a few years... This is in the beter Peter Michael & Kongsgaard category of Chardonnnay's... Glad I have a case left :-)
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12/29/2011 - Scharin wrote: 94 Points
Beautiful wine. Strong nose of roasted pineapple, toasted hazelnut, and vanilla. Palate of roasted pineapple, pear, and vanilla. Lovely long finish with good acidity.
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