I couldn't wait to open this and my expectations were realized.
On the nose, this wine oozes citrus fruits such as grapefruits and lemons, with a hint of biscuit.
On the palette, its tense, racy and high pitched. Grapefruit is dominant, with maybe a hint of toasted bread. If you like your chards on the zesty side sans butter, this may be the one for you. This wine glides down, and represents an excellent sipper for the summer.
Again, I have tasted several Fantesca wines from various vintages, all excite the palette, without leaving you with a nosebleed at the checkout!
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Last of th 06 but it left an impression. Served with rave reviews with lump crab coctail. Has a bit of citrus which makes for wonderful food pairing. Clean finish.
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A great bottle of Chard, and you seldom hear us say that. Just the right balance of minerality, citrus, and a awesome mouthfeel, without being too much of anyone.
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4/26/2014 - TheDarkPrince Likes this wine: 93 Points
I couldn't wait to open this and my expectations were realized.
On the nose, this wine oozes citrus fruits such as grapefruits and lemons, with a hint of biscuit.
On the palette, its tense, racy and high pitched. Grapefruit is dominant, with maybe a hint of toasted bread. If you like your chards on the zesty side sans butter, this may be the one for you. This wine glides down, and represents an excellent sipper for the summer.
Again, I have tasted several Fantesca wines from various vintages, all excite the palette, without leaving you with a nosebleed at the checkout!
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8/21/2010 - cowtownguy wrote: 93 Points
Last of th 06 but it left an impression. Served with rave reviews with lump crab coctail. Has a bit of citrus which makes for wonderful food pairing. Clean finish.
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5/2/2010 - psoals wrote: 92 Points
A great bottle of Chard, and you seldom hear us say that. Just the right balance of minerality, citrus, and a awesome mouthfeel, without being too much of anyone.
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8/25/2008 - rjonwine@gmail.com wrote: 92 Points
Family Winemakers San Francisco; 8/24/2008-8/25/2008 (Fort Mason, San Francisco): Beautiful lime and citrus nose; tasty, citrus, lime and mineral palate; medium-plus finish 92+ pts. (1/3 malolactic; 1/3 new oak)
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8/10/2008 - cowtownguy wrote: 91 Points
Fantastic chardonnay. Should get even better in a year.
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