Domaine Carneros (taittinger)

Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Cuvée de la Pompadour Brut Pinot Noir Chardonnay Rosé Blend

rich and delicious, with yeasty flavors of raspberries, strawberries, vanilla, toast and honey — 9 days ago

Domaine Carneros (Taittinger)

Le Rêve Brut Sparkling Wine 2016

Pear, ginger, crisp acidity. — 20 days ago

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Aubert

Larry Hyde & Sons Chardonnay 2018

Ron R
9.1

Nice, but I detect this this is on it’s downward swing. Roasted pineapple combines with lychees. soft acidity and baking spices complete a nice presentation. probably better 2 years prior. — a month ago

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LM Segal

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Wow, not what I expected for ‘18…
Ron R

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@John Van Trijp, yes, I was a little surprised, too. Having said that, I’ve had very few underperforming bottles from Aubert.
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@LM Segal, in general, U.S. whites or reds rarely posses the longevity of their Burgundy counterparts. I have a number of old Cali whites which I will road-test for S and G’s.

Taittinger

Comtes de Champagne Brut Blanc de Blancs Champagne Chardonnay 1996

Medium lemon colour . Lovely lemon, buttered pastry nose , still so fresh and lively . Mineral with a honeysuckle note , touch of blanched almond . On the palate quite rich and complex , with high acidity and mineral , honied , brioche notes , still quite fresh though with lots of creamy lemon hints. Long mineral tinged finish . Lovely now and over the next 5-10 years . — 6 days ago

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ZD Wines

Carneros Pinot Noir 2012

Fruity: cherries and raspberries. — 8 days ago

Patz & Hall

Hyde Vineyard Pinot Noir 2013

It’s a shame they don’t make wines like this any more — a month ago

Lesley Hackett
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Patz & Hall

Hyde Vineyard Chardonnay 2017

The Hyde Vineyard is like a Cathedral for Chardonnay. Merely tasting Chardonnay from this site, sought after by California wine making royalty becomes and extraordinary experience. Hobbs and Ramey have taken California Chardonnay to new highs with fruit derived from this soil. This example is no exception, with a good seven years of aging, the wine has developed deep nuances like nutty and brioche notes which soften as the wine breaths. Finish is long and refreshing with abundant citrus. Cheers. — 21 days ago

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Rombauer Vineyards

Carneros Chardonnay 2013

Flavorful and fruit forward, pair, honey, and a little hint of lemon — 20 days ago

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Shafer Vineyards

Red Shoulder Ranch Chardonnay 2021

Medium gold color. Aromas of lemon, peach and vanilla/oak. Not too oaky on this one- very good balance, citrus and stone fruit on the palate. — a month ago

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