This Chardonnay very much has the flavor and aroma profile of it's cool climate roots. Some will call this buttery and oaky, but this really is very well balanced offering, especially considering the modest low to mid teens price point. The nose first exposes a touch of creaminess from barrel fermentation, and some contact with lees, and second shows some cool climate influenced exotic citrus, lime and green apple fruit. The palate is even more expressive with honey, apricots, tangerine, nectarine, lime and pineapple. Crisp acidity with almost full bodied mouth feel. Some oak, but this wine can handle it, and can easily age a few years. Creamy, lifted fruity finish.
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well balanced. Light and crisp with a touch of oak. Recommendation from wine merchant when I inquired on similar alternatives to La Crema. This is much lighter as compared.
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9/7/2013 - Mgrissum wrote: 88 Points
Smooth buttery finish
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5/11/2013 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 Points
This Chardonnay very much has the flavor and aroma profile of it's cool climate roots. Some will call this buttery and oaky, but this really is very well balanced offering, especially considering the modest low to mid teens price point. The nose first exposes a touch of creaminess from barrel fermentation, and some contact with lees, and second shows some cool climate influenced exotic citrus, lime and green apple fruit. The palate is even more expressive with honey, apricots, tangerine, nectarine, lime and pineapple. Crisp acidity with almost full bodied mouth feel. Some oak, but this wine can handle it, and can easily age a few years. Creamy, lifted fruity finish.
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5/7/2013 - GES Likes this wine: 90 Points
Very smooth and mildly fruity
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4/6/2013 - starkravingmad Likes this wine: 83 Points
well balanced. Light and crisp with a touch of oak. Recommendation from wine merchant when I inquired on similar alternatives to La Crema. This is much lighter as compared.
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9/5/2012 - vin0vin0 wrote: 85 Points
Decent Sonoma County chard with nice flavors of green apple, lemon and a very light touch of oak. Not buttery but somewhat crisp.
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