Not over the top, as I would expect from Saintsbury. Good balance between the oak and the fruit. Very good structure. Good flavor, if nothing profound.
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The nose, tempting you as it might, relinquishes to a taste that never quite delivers. Some might attribute the taste as "refreshing" or "crisp", while I would describe it simply as sharp. No real complexity in this wine, just a tart reminder that this chard is unoaked and not exactly glorious about it either. Oh well, that's why we try these things. Keep shootin'.
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1/16/2010 - mdstenner wrote: 87 Points
Not over the top, as I would expect from Saintsbury. Good balance between the oak and the fruit. Very good structure. Good flavor, if nothing profound.
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12/3/2009 - t4drman wrote: 80 Points
The nose, tempting you as it might, relinquishes to a taste that never quite delivers. Some might attribute the taste as "refreshing" or "crisp", while I would describe it simply as sharp. No real complexity in this wine, just a tart reminder that this chard is unoaked and not exactly glorious about it either. Oh well, that's why we try these things. Keep shootin'.
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5/15/2009 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Some minerality. Complete malo which you can taste. Not a whole lot of oak. User friendly at $19.99. Short and slight finish.
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4/25/2009 - spacewrangler wrote: 85 Points
Buttery and a bit flabby, but there's a lot of fruit to compensate. Just fine on the deck with fish.
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4/6/2009 - hutch wrote: 87 Points
Walker's Newport Tasting (The Spiced Pear): Restrained in style. Nice yellow apple fruit. Good. 87-88
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