1994 Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains

Community Tasting Notes (11) Median Score: 89 points

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  1/4/2013 - Scott Butler Likes this wine:

  Consistent with my other note. This wine is other-worldy. My French friend said the walnut flavors reminded him of wines from back home. I got the walnut note as well. I guess I need to buy more Mount Eden and cellar them.

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  12/17/2012 - Scott Butler Likes this wine:

  Holy moly, this was GOOD. My first ever aged chard. Pretty dark gold color, wonderful aromas of honey, nuts, and a great mouthfeel. More honey, almonds, and pears on the palate. Acidity is mostly resolved, but nothing is lacking or out of balance - just fully integrated. As dark as it was, it was still light on it's feet and graceful. It looked viscous, but was really graceful. A joy to drink.

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  5/20/2012 - RyanJames wrote: 89 Points

  This is my first experience with aged California Chardonnay and it is pretty spectacular given how old it is. The color has changed from a pale straw color to a gold/copper and the primary bright acidity/minerality on the nose has been completely replaced by hazlenut, baked bread, and savory herbal notes. This is probably too old for most people to drink (American palates love young, fruit-filled, vibrant wines, but this was very delicious for the price (I pad $45) and realy shows off its pedigree. I would have never mistaked this for new world chardonnay. The short finish, and lack of depth (I'm sure due to age) on the palate brought my score down 2-3 points. Drink NOW.

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  12/2/2011 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 89 Points

  Mount Eden Retrospective with Jeffrey Patterson: The '90s (The Plumed Horse Restaurant, Saratoga, California): Medium golden color; a little oxidized, baked pear, buttery nose; buttery, baked pear, poached pear palate; hanging in there but a little oxidized; medium-plus finish

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  9/21/2011 - fredb Likes this wine:

  Medium amber-gold color. Aromas of green peach, orange peel, toasted almond, and brown butter. Flavors follow with a slight orange peel and toasted almond oxidized streak surrounded by lemon, marzipan, and brown butter. Finish is long and acidic. I'm sure I would have enjoyed this more at a younger age, but it has made old bones in my book and is drinking fine enough. Holds in the glass. Drink.

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