Californian option for #Anniversary of the Judgement of Paris 2023 was the majestic Charles Heintz Chardonnay (v19) by Ted Lemon & Littorai Wines, a throughout terrific drinking experience already now. Straw-yellow, green reflections & slightly opaque in the glass. The wine opens a tad reticent w scents of lemon & lemon zest, peach, almonds & hazelnuts, wet stones - leading the way to fine-tuned butter, vanilla & tropical notes on the m+-bodied palate, perfect acidity, multi-layered, barrel-spiced & ever-lingering! Such a treat!
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Beautiful balance of fruit and acidity - a touch of oak adding richness. Golden in color, aromatically powerful, and a full flavor spectrum. I find it difficult to isolate specific reference points in the classic sense - ie, citrus, stone fruit, etc - but the integration of all these components has resulted in a Chardonnay of great character and pleasure.
Rated +2 on a scale of -1 to +3.
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3/24/2024 - mikemboutiquewines wrote: 95 Points
Really great! Walks a perfect line between white burg and Sonoma.
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8/5/2023 - Desplainesb wrote:
This needed some air. Upon opening, it was all vanilla & dill, to the point where we almost thought it was flawed.
Outstanding on day 2.
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6/11/2023 - curtr Likes this wine: 93 Points
In a great place now. Drink now to 2026.
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5/24/2023 - JensAgo Likes this wine: 94 Points
Californian option for #Anniversary of the Judgement of Paris 2023 was the majestic Charles Heintz Chardonnay (v19) by Ted Lemon & Littorai Wines, a throughout terrific drinking experience already now. Straw-yellow, green reflections & slightly opaque in the glass. The wine opens a tad reticent w scents of lemon & lemon zest, peach, almonds & hazelnuts, wet stones - leading the way to fine-tuned butter, vanilla & tropical notes on the m+-bodied palate, perfect acidity, multi-layered, barrel-spiced & ever-lingering! Such a treat!
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4/17/2022 - IJC Likes this wine:
Delicious.
Beautiful balance of fruit and acidity - a touch of oak adding richness. Golden in color, aromatically powerful, and a full flavor spectrum. I find it difficult to isolate specific reference points in the classic sense - ie, citrus, stone fruit, etc - but the integration of all these components has resulted in a Chardonnay of great character and pleasure.
Rated +2 on a scale of -1 to +3.
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