Gold, but not dark gold, in color...not surprising due to its age. A creamy nose with a faint hint of petrol. Honey and dried apricot on the palate with a smooth, long finish. This may be a bit past its prime, but amazingly good for its age. Was tempted to score it even higher than 90. Still a winner. Three cheers to the folks at Sonoma-Cutrer.
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While definitely past its prime, this bottle was surprisingly fresh when first opened and held up fine with our grilled chicken meal. Tried it first at ~58degrees and was fine; chilled to closer to 50, perhaps not quite as good. Medium nose of apricot, hint of lime. Good acidity on the palate, medium finish. Hints of oak but nothing to complain about, good citrus notes plus stone fruit overtones on the palate.
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From half bottle. Oaky medium weight Chardonnay with less vanilla, drier fruit and a mildly acidic finish. Hint of pineapple on the nose, not buttery. Drink now, do not wait, maybe the fruit is getting a little thin by now.
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6/4/2022 - larryw Likes this wine: 90 Points
Gold, but not dark gold, in color...not surprising due to its age. A creamy nose with a faint hint of petrol. Honey and dried apricot on the palate with a smooth, long finish. This may be a bit past its prime, but amazingly good for its age. Was tempted to score it even higher than 90. Still a winner. Three cheers to the folks at Sonoma-Cutrer.
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8/20/2018 - wgilbert3 Likes this wine: 88 Points
While definitely past its prime, this bottle was surprisingly fresh when first opened and held up fine with our grilled chicken meal. Tried it first at ~58degrees and was fine; chilled to closer to 50, perhaps not quite as good. Medium nose of apricot, hint of lime. Good acidity on the palate, medium finish. Hints of oak but nothing to complain about, good citrus notes plus stone fruit overtones on the palate.
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11/21/2016 - ClaudioMac1 wrote: flawed
Corked
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4/18/2015 - shaffej wrote: 90 Points
Buttery, oaky and drinking beautifully
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2/19/2014 - Zoomin Z Likes this wine: 85 Points
From half bottle. Oaky medium weight Chardonnay with less vanilla, drier fruit and a mildly acidic finish. Hint of pineapple on the nose, not buttery. Drink now, do not wait, maybe the fruit is getting a little thin by now.
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