A bold and complex chardonnay done well, it’s clearly top shelf stuff. Modern in a way, at least in terms of precision and cleanness. Despite its size and the noticeable heat on the finish, it has freshness and vigor, manages to be full-bodied and airy at the same time. So skillfully crafted. A nutty edge to the white and yellow fruits. It’s still not smoothened out perfectly, might become even better with a few years of aging – and offer pleasure for many more. Outstanding wine.
Burnished gold; initially oak dominates, but mellows, spicy, power-packed; on first sip & subsequently an odd twist, then plenty of clean fruit & counter-balancing acidity, combining to provide an intensity. Forceful finish. Will drink well for a few more years. Needed 15 minutes to clear up bottle stink.
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Straw, bright and clear. Great intensity and liveliness. Citrus, melon, apple. No tropical notes. Long, excellent acidity. Fresh. Good value. Depth and concentration is impressive.
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12/1/2021 - Zoltán Németi Likes this wine: 91 Points
A bold and complex chardonnay done well, it’s clearly top shelf stuff. Modern in a way, at least in terms of precision and cleanness. Despite its size and the noticeable heat on the finish, it has freshness and vigor, manages to be full-bodied and airy at the same time. So skillfully crafted. A nutty edge to the white and yellow fruits. It’s still not smoothened out perfectly, might become even better with a few years of aging – and offer pleasure for many more. Outstanding wine.
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6/12/2020 - chbeaumont wrote: 91 Points
Burnished gold; initially oak dominates, but mellows, spicy, power-packed; on first sip & subsequently an odd twist, then plenty of clean fruit & counter-balancing acidity, combining to provide an intensity. Forceful finish. Will drink well for a few more years.
Needed 15 minutes to clear up bottle stink.
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5/27/2020 - cannym Likes this wine: 92 Points
Straw, bright and clear. Great intensity and liveliness. Citrus, melon, apple. No tropical notes. Long, excellent acidity. Fresh. Good value. Depth and concentration is impressive.
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9/16/2017 - JayP Likes this wine: 89 Points
Beginning to develop v nicely
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7/10/2017 - JayP Likes this wine: 88 Points
Very 'typical' of new world Chardonnay BUT very well executed. I would say has a long way to go and might get more complex
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