2009 The Hess Collection Chardonnay Hess Select Monterey

Community Tasting Notes (22) Avg Score: 84.4 points

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  9/4/2012 - nospeel wrote: 77 Points

  Really out of balance. Very thin. An average / solid bottle to use for cooking. Well priced for its quality.

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  9/2/2012 - 52winelover wrote: 89 Points

  Nice hints of vanilla.

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  7/22/2012 - wahoo70 wrote: 85 Points

  Tasty, but a bit thin. Light golden color; decent nose, with apples, pears, oak and butterscotch, carrying through into the juicy flavors (along with a hint of peaches), with a burst of lemon zest into the very short finish. Not too bad for the price.

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  7/19/2012 - Marcyrillo Does not like this wine: 85 Points

  Not rounded. A little harsh in the finish.

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  5/28/2012 - UpfromtheCellar wrote: 85 Points

  Wow, the community here really killed this wine. At least the older reviews. The more recent reviews actually understand this wine. Its not THAT bad. Ok, its another cheap Chardonnay in the ocean of swill that swashes around the US, but it has a certain balance and intensity that most Chardonnays in this price range lack. Its not great but I have had so many worse Chardonnays for the price that I almost applaud this wine for being so successfully mediocre! For under $10 a bottle, its alright to have a few bottle stashed away in the recesses of your cellar and bring out with great flourish when an uninformed guest arrives and expects a glass.....I mean why waste good stuff on that?

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