This is a very nice California chardonnay. There is some oak and creaminess that works well at 6 years old. Nothing over amped and very balanced. I'd drink up as there isn't much excess acid for the long haul. I think it's at its peak.
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Proper old school Napa Chardonnay. Heavy oak - no doubt about it. But fabulous acidity to go with it. Peach fruit but in the background. This is quite vanilla and butter and long length of vanilla. This is a style of wine you either like or your don’t. We had this with a burger and it was great. To be honest I’m not sure at this price I would buy this again as I think there are better Chardonnays available. But sometimes you have to just appreciate a wine for what it is and this is clearly very well made and I really enjoyed this. But that said and on reflection I think the oak is just a little heavy for me hence the 92
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Napa Valley Tastings; 2/3/2018-2/4/2018: Tasted at Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley. Quite a round chardonnay. Apple, butter/oak. Not for the faint of heart. Lacked the energy of other bottlings at this price point. Me - 92/93, Wife - 92
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7/5/2023 - SteelerFan wrote: 93 Points
Dark golden yellow. Big, rich ripe Chardonnay that still maintains its balance. Drinking very well.
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5/20/2020 - iamandyc Likes this wine: 93 Points
This is a very nice California chardonnay. There is some oak and creaminess that works well at 6 years old. Nothing over amped and very balanced. I'd drink up as there isn't much excess acid for the long haul. I think it's at its peak.
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5/31/2019 - Snowryeder Likes this wine: 93 Points
Traditional California chardonnay. Peaches, Mangoes and butter. Long finish. Medium complexity. Delicious.
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10/15/2018 - DonDon wrote: 92 Points
Proper old school Napa Chardonnay. Heavy oak - no doubt about it. But fabulous acidity to go with it. Peach fruit but in the background. This is quite vanilla and butter and long length of vanilla. This is a style of wine you either like or your don’t. We had this with a burger and it was great. To be honest I’m not sure at this price I would buy this again as I think there are better Chardonnays available. But sometimes you have to just appreciate a wine for what it is and this is clearly very well made and I really enjoyed this. But that said and on reflection I think the oak is just a little heavy for me hence the 92
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2/3/2018 - GoBlue2002 Likes this wine: 92 Points
Napa Valley Tastings; 2/3/2018-2/4/2018: Tasted at Ma(i)sonry Napa Valley.
Quite a round chardonnay. Apple, butter/oak. Not for the faint of heart. Lacked the energy of other bottlings at this price point.
Me - 92/93, Wife - 92
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