-- tasted a single glass non-blind over approx. 15 - 20 minutes --
Lighter and crispier Nose and Palate presence than the '05 at this stage. Hint of sulfur on the Nose. Good acidity; leaner than the '05; long finish of medium-strong intensity. 13.5% alc. not noticeable. Very nice, but nothing amazing. This could, perhaps, be mistaken for a ripe Burgundy-satellite offering (i.e.: P-V), whereas the '05 is unmistakeably Californian with its big brawny butteriness. Gut impression score: high 80's.
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Tasted at the tasting room in SB. Labeled as the "Santa Maria Valley" chard. Nose of slightly buttery oak, burnt popcorn, and lemon peels. Medium bodied and has a nice mouthfeel.
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2/3/2012 - grafstrb wrote:
-- tasted a single glass non-blind over approx. 15 - 20 minutes --
Lighter and crispier Nose and Palate presence than the '05 at this stage. Hint of sulfur on the Nose. Good acidity; leaner than the '05; long finish of medium-strong intensity. 13.5% alc. not noticeable. Very nice, but nothing amazing. This could, perhaps, be mistaken for a ripe Burgundy-satellite offering (i.e.: P-V), whereas the '05 is unmistakeably Californian with its big brawny butteriness. Gut impression score: high 80's.
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7/9/2011 - jdabrowski1027 wrote: 89 Points
Tasted at the tasting room in SB. Labeled as the "Santa Maria Valley" chard. Nose of slightly buttery oak, burnt popcorn, and lemon peels. Medium bodied and has a nice mouthfeel.
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9/21/2010 - ABM wrote: 90 Points
Modest oak, good fruit, balanced, good finish.
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5/15/2010 - lozatron wrote: 88 Points
Solid, well balanced - not quite as buttery and chavvy as I was in the mood for.
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3/25/2010 - askoje wrote: 90 Points
Nutty, creamy and beautiful nose with brioche and lemon peel as well.
The taste is fruity, balanced of tropic fruit and a long great aftertaste.
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