2016 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Luminus

Community Tasting Notes (16) Avg Score: 87.8 points

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  4/23/2023 - Oenecnist wrote:

  Further to TN from May 16, '21: A bit leaner than I remember. Still enjoyable but not for long keeping, I think.

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  5/16/2021 - Oenecnist wrote:

  Bought 6b for 16/b (after 4/b rebate) 2+ years ago from a local retail chain; this is #2. Medium gold; white stone fruits, some pineapple, restrained oak; white stone fruits, bit of oak, may become more Burgundian; good persistence. Certainly tasty, will last a while (the '13 is currently fine and holding well). Stored horizontally in a cool, dark basement since purchase. My evaluation (see earlier posts for my 4-category, non-point rating system): This is notable+ when considering quality, age, and price.

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  5/10/2021 - klg_at_large Likes this wine: 88 Points

  Very California treatment of the grape, full bodied, rich, buttery, good flavors, enjoyable for that when that is a good fit, but no room for a lot of nuance or complexity beyond that.

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  9/24/2020 - guribh Does not like this wine: 85 Points

  I tried. Again and again. I simply don't get the appeal. Seems like an expensive lab product. I can not concentrate on usual suspect descriptors for Cali chards as my mind wanders into 80's overpowering scents (Azzaro for Men anyone?). Just overdone, somewhat flabby. I'll stop here.

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  12/21/2019 - bound4er Likes this wine: 90 Points

  Definitely new world in style but not over done by any stretch. Nose of buttery lemon with a nice and clean palate of lemony custard.

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