Light gold in color. Moderate citrus notes, bright acidity and an extended smooth finish are the highlights. Last of 5 bottles from the 2012 vintage and still a very good bottle of wine.
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Nice clean, crisp Chardonnay; notes of citrus (pineapple) and baking spice with a smooth and refined finish. A bit more fruit and a touch less minerality compared to the Winderlea chardonnays of earlier vintages. Served with Cajun shrimp sautéed in butter, roasted Brussels sprouts with za’atar, and a rosemary and olive oil wild rice. The balance of the wine enabled it to highlight each item on the plate.
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First of five bottles of Winderlea's 2012- first notice is that the wine is closer in style to a Sonoma chard than most of Winderlea's earlier vintages- more fruit-forward and noticeable oak. Less mineral-driven than prior vintages. Very enjoyable, but will probably hold the remaining bottles for a while to let all of the components integrate. Right now, toasty vanilla and crispy apple are the primary flavors. Lingering, smooth finish.
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5/31/2022 - wine4lux Likes this wine: 94 Points
Light gold in color. Moderate citrus notes, bright acidity and an extended smooth finish are the highlights. Last of 5 bottles from the 2012 vintage and still a very good bottle of wine.
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2/19/2021 - wine4lux wrote: 91 Points
Drank the last of 5 bottles, still vibrant. Similar profile to prior notes, clearly not past prime.
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11/14/2017 - wine4lux Likes this wine: 92 Points
Nice clean, crisp Chardonnay; notes of citrus (pineapple) and baking spice with a smooth and refined finish. A bit more fruit and a touch less minerality compared to the Winderlea chardonnays of earlier vintages. Served with Cajun shrimp sautéed in butter, roasted Brussels sprouts with za’atar, and a rosemary and olive oil wild rice. The balance of the wine enabled it to highlight each item on the plate.
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2/18/2017 - gmbdds wrote: 90 Points
Lots of different fruit notes - melon, apple and lemon. For all its flavor, it's really graceful and understated.
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12/23/2016 - wine4lux Likes this wine: 91 Points
First of five bottles of Winderlea's 2012- first notice is that the wine is closer in style to a Sonoma chard than most of Winderlea's earlier vintages- more fruit-forward and noticeable oak. Less mineral-driven than prior vintages. Very enjoyable, but will probably hold the remaining bottles for a while to let all of the components integrate. Right now, toasty vanilla and crispy apple are the primary flavors. Lingering, smooth finish.
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