Check in bottle 4.5 years after first one. Acidity has stepped up a notch; remains lightest of gold in color; nose gives off more of the Roussane and Grenache Blanc part of blend; 9 years in this has plenty of life and development left; long floral and stone fruited finish. Very well made.
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Full, rich, oily and long. Flowers, tropical fruit, some acidity, mineral qualities. Gained complexity over several hours. Very good Rhône white from California. Helen K makes some of the very best wines in California at very good QPR.
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Showed more of its ethereal Viognier face on day 1 but persisted into a more grippy and substantial yellow plum and grilled pear visage on day 2. Paired with pork tenderloin stuffed with kumquats, shishito peppers, and oregano in an citrus-onion gravy. Slick winemaking and oh so delicious.
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Really nice. I have enjoyed the Eldorado the last 3-4 years. This vintage is especially nice. Look forward to enjoying more of this vintage over the next 2-3 years.
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4/3/2024 - dclaggett Likes this wine: 93 Points
Check in bottle 4.5 years after first one. Acidity has stepped up a notch; remains lightest of gold in color;
nose gives off more of the Roussane and Grenache Blanc part of blend; 9 years in this has plenty of life and development left; long floral and stone fruited finish. Very well made.
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10/12/2019 - dclaggett wrote: 93 Points
Full, rich, oily and long. Flowers, tropical fruit, some acidity, mineral qualities. Gained complexity over several hours. Very good Rhône white from California. Helen K makes some of the very best wines in California at very good QPR.
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1/28/2018 - silton Likes this wine: 91 Points
Showed more of its ethereal Viognier face on day 1 but persisted into a more grippy and substantial yellow plum and grilled pear visage on day 2. Paired with pork tenderloin stuffed with kumquats, shishito peppers, and oregano in an citrus-onion gravy. Slick winemaking and oh so delicious.
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1/8/2018 - KeithSurg wrote: 93 Points
Subtle flavors of lemon, pineapple, and olive oil. Crisp acidity and mineral notes that make this easy-drinking and thirst-quenching. Wish I had more.
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12/19/2017 - fournet Likes this wine: 92 Points
Really nice. I have enjoyed the Eldorado the last 3-4 years. This vintage is especially nice. Look forward to enjoying more of this vintage over the next 2-3 years.
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