I really get a kick out of the reviews from last year. Sauv Blanc! The winery put on the wrong label! Shame! This is classic Chardonnay and a perfect expression of what the Santa Rita Hills can do with this varietal in a dynamite vintage. Not only is this great, classic Chardonnay, but as someone who used to be a Somm and buyer for restaurants, and who has been working for exceptional Chardonnay producers on three continents for 20 years, I can say, without hesitation, this is simply the finest $20 Chardonnay I've ever come across in my career, (from anywhere.) It's not built for the long haul, but it should delight for some years more.
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A bit of a cream character to the nose. Crisp and brilliant on the palate. Fairly tight, but I am sensing that is my palate going on today, everything is acidic! Juicy and fresh, lively as it goes.
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5/21/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Has a calm and quite nose to it. Palate is serene and lively.
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4/29/2024 - filigree Likes this wine: 93 Points
I really get a kick out of the reviews from last year. Sauv Blanc! The winery put on the wrong label! Shame! This is classic Chardonnay and a perfect expression of what the Santa Rita Hills can do with this varietal in a dynamite vintage. Not only is this great, classic Chardonnay, but as someone who used to be a Somm and buyer for restaurants, and who has been working for exceptional Chardonnay producers on three continents for 20 years, I can say, without hesitation, this is simply the finest $20 Chardonnay I've ever come across in my career, (from anywhere.) It's not built for the long haul, but it should delight for some years more.
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4/9/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
A bit of a cream character to the nose. Crisp and brilliant on the palate. Fairly tight, but I am sensing that is my palate going on today, everything is acidic! Juicy and fresh, lively as it goes.
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2/6/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Very crisp and fine, with just a touch of enough richness to it.
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4/4/2023 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Has the waxy smell that I don't like all that much. Much crisper on the palate than expected. Crunchy fresh crisp.
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