2000 Far Niente Chardonnay

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 89.5 points

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  10/7/2019 - Benj wrote: 88 Points

  Mature golden colour. Nose has golden raisin, ground nuts, a little honey-buttered toast, just a whiff of oxidation but In good shape. On the palate this still has great structure - medium juicy acid, quite a bit of oak tannin, nice grippy mouthfeel throughout, quite tertiary, almond on the finish. Very nice if still quite oaky. Perhaps 10 years past its peak but holding on well.

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  11/27/2014 - T.E.D. wrote: 92 Points

  Dark gold clr, showing no signs of ox. Surprising nose of white flower, honey, oak and vanillas - classic Cali chard, yet not overpowering. Palate was alive and kicking after one hour open. Round and full, good structure with more vanilla bean, lemon curd, white flower, touch of honey and some stone but more needed. Again was expecting DOA but very surprised, drink up if you got it.

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  3/4/2010 - WineCenturyAZ Likes this wine: 92 Points

  Delicious! Light straw in the glass, pronounced aromas and flavors, nose of sweet vanilla, butter cream and wood, palate is expressive and still young, dry, tropical fruits lead, pineapple, apple, pear, notes for butter, blossom, sweet oak, smooth velvety mouthfeel that comes into its own as she warms in the glass. Classic CA Chard from this era.
  
  *consumed March 4, 2006

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  5/26/2007 - ml1 wrote: 84 Points

  No fruit on the nose...a hint of butterscotch and mineral. Crisp, a little vanilla creaminess with some stone flavors. The finish lingers. It's better than an over-oaked butterball, but still not my favorite.

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  3/5/2007 - SBA Guru wrote: 92 Points

  A classic california Chardonnay. Dry not "buttery, with just the right crispnesswith a hint of apple.

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