Beautiful yellow color with a bouquet and flavor dominated by angular lemon and pineapple, with whiffs of petrol, a bit of toast, and just a touch of butterscotch. A testament to a mineral-driven Chardonnay, but with those wonderful citrus notes. I usually prefer the warm, toasty, buttery Chardonnays, say a Chassagne-Montrachet, rather than a Puligny-Montrachet, or an Aubert, rather than a Flowers. But wow! This wine had really great nuance and depth, and a long finish, and was just really lovely.
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4/18/2019 - Neecies Likes this wine: 94 Points
Stellar example of aged California chardonnay from a first-class producer. Nothing 'old' about it, just great depth and complexity.
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7/23/2017 - 560 B&W Likes this wine: 92 Points
Lovely. Still in its prime 13.5%
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9/15/2016 - Wine Poor Likes this wine: 92 Points
On first opening this one had a strong metallic aftertaste that was not pleasant. This blew off in an hour or so to leave a delicious mature wine.
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10/2/2015 - 560 B&W Likes this wine: 92 Points
PnP. Oak has faded and balance is great. 13.5%
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7/20/2015 - tcosgriff Likes this wine: 94 Points
Beautiful yellow color with a bouquet and flavor dominated by angular lemon and pineapple, with whiffs of petrol, a bit of toast, and just a touch of butterscotch. A testament to a mineral-driven Chardonnay, but with those wonderful citrus notes. I usually prefer the warm, toasty, buttery Chardonnays, say a Chassagne-Montrachet, rather than a Puligny-Montrachet, or an Aubert, rather than a Flowers. But wow! This wine had really great nuance and depth, and a long finish, and was just really lovely.
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