Clean bottle, replacement for a corked '05. Nose of skunk, molasses, hints of wood. Creamy mouthfeel, needs more acidity but has a decent overall flavors of molasses, vanilla, bit of heat. As usual, better a little warmer.
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Way too oaky, this is a strong wine. You need to like this style of California Chardonnay. My ranking is based on my taste; the wine was fine in terms of drinkability, just not to my taste.
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4/4/2011 - drgrape wrote: 88 Points
MUCH better than other ratings. Smooth and rich with a nice bouquet and straw color.
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1/9/2011 - guitarguy wrote: 90 Points
Oak, butterscotch and green apple on the nose and palate but right now feels just a bit tired. I would drink any remaining in the next year.
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5/1/2010 - guitarguy wrote:
Clean bottle, replacement for a corked '05. Nose of skunk, molasses, hints of wood. Creamy mouthfeel, needs more acidity but has a decent overall flavors of molasses, vanilla, bit of heat. As usual, better a little warmer.
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4/1/2010 - jens_ward wrote: 75 Points
Way too oaky, this is a strong wine. You need to like this style of California Chardonnay. My ranking is based on my taste; the wine was fine in terms of drinkability, just not to my taste.
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12/31/2009 - caread wrote: 70 Points
Bouqet had a distinct scent of amonia, this did not improve after allowing the wine to breathe. Very disappointing compared to previous vintages.
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