In a good spot - Comes across as a very mineral driven Chardonnay, with the apple themed fruit arriving in the back half, certainly good acidity, and a closing note of almond paste. Technically, I might have wanted just a touch more palate coverage and such, but in the real world, this was darn tasty and enjoyed by all.
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Quite ripe with tropical fruits including pineapple, and some cracker/lees character melding in the fore. A touch of flint to start, ending with a cider note on the palate.
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Brick House 2016 Cascadia Chardonnay, Ribbon Ridge. Sharp, Light mid gold; floral, tropical, angel food cake nose; mid body; good fruit; better varietal characteristics on the palate; long rich finish. Used new oak and Dijon clones. The Dijon clones are earlier ripening at higher altitude and tend to create a tension in the wines. 16.5 UC Davis, 91 other scales
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11/13/2022 - Dale M wrote:
In a good spot - Comes across as a very mineral driven Chardonnay, with the apple themed fruit arriving in the back half, certainly good acidity, and a closing note of almond paste. Technically, I might have wanted just a touch more palate coverage and such, but in the real world, this was darn tasty and enjoyed by all.
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5/2/2021 - cliffkol wrote: 93 Points
CORAVIN. With Steve and Linda. Crisp, energetic, citrus, green apple flavors. Bright and forward, in your face, steely.
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5/31/2020 - Dale M wrote: 91 Points
Upfront ripe apple that comes as fairly sexy, and well balanced. Back end delivers some good structure and a nice chalky finish. Lovely again.
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12/12/2019 - wagonwine Likes this wine: 92 Points
Quite ripe with tropical fruits including pineapple, and some cracker/lees character melding in the fore. A touch of flint to start, ending with a cider note on the palate.
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11/14/2019 - sdwineguru Likes this wine: 91 Points
Brick House 2016 Cascadia Chardonnay, Ribbon Ridge. Sharp, Light mid gold; floral, tropical, angel food cake nose; mid body; good fruit; better varietal characteristics on the palate; long rich finish. Used new oak and Dijon clones. The Dijon clones are earlier ripening at higher altitude and tend to create a tension in the wines. 16.5 UC Davis, 91 other scales
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