1985 Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay Santa Cruz Mountains

Community Tasting Notes (6) Avg Score: 88.3 points

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  8/31/2018 - srh Likes this wine:

  Friday Tasting Group; LOOKS Unthemed, but... (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): Judging by the generic vintage facts sheet, PROBABLY 100% barrel/malolactic fermentation; Bottle #2682
  
  N: Butter & popcorn with a debate between 2 experienced tasters as to whether or not this wine was oxidized**
  
  P: LM body; RNDISH entry with ALMOST swtish oak/frt BEAUTIFULLY balanced by acidity which BASICALLY defines the wine as it morphs into a LONG, tangy/swt finish with still enough stuffing to accompany lighter fare, though likely BEST by itself. MAY still hold for several yrs more. 13% ABV; My EXC/EXC+, & *quite* the eye-opener given this is a now 33 yr old *CA* Chard, no less! 88 pts Tanzer (tasted @15) with 86 & 92 RJonWine (tasted @ 23).
  
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  10/6/2012 - Uglypinga wrote:

  At veritas. The nose was mostly citrus and salinity. There was also a hint of petrol like smells. The palate was very compelling with a smooth, thick texture but very savory in the components. Here was some salt, some white fruit seeds, some citrus, and whisps of water Mellon. Medium in length but delicious.

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  4/7/1992 - buckeye76 wrote: 91 Points

  SMOKY AROMA WITH OAK AND BUTTERSCOTCH. CITRUS FLAVOR. CREAMY MEDIUM LENGTH FINISH.

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  8/11/1990 - MicklethePickle wrote: 84 Points

  With K at home at dinner (fish). Deep, dark yellow-gold. Clean, clear. Buttery aroma, almost butterscotch. fn the palate, ponderous, fat, gull-bodied. Not well-balanced. A disappointment, especially after the excellent '84. I continue to be very disappointed with '85 Chardonnays, especially as they get older. 5-11-13-5: 84/100.

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