Served with too much chill and not enough time and air. A little dull with some yeasty qualities. Still has legitimate weight and complexity but lacking some extra oomph tonight.
Served with too much chill and not enough time and air. A little dull with some yeasty qualities. Still has legitimate weight and complexity but lacking some extra oomph tonight.
Jan 25th, 2016
I must say, this was great, but hard to understand. A touch hot on the nose. Smelled still, you get the oak and butterscotch with some toasty marshmallow. Upon swirling the glass and smelling it, the wine transforms almost immediately into an old world burgundy with some new world oakiness. Had this with a spectacular dinner involving cold shellfish and huge lobster tails. Heavenly when paired, but on its own, confused the hell out of me. I wish it had less alcohol and a touch more(cant believe im saying this) round buttery character. This was almost too linear somehow and austere. Fun wine for sure.
I must say, this was great, but hard to understand. A touch hot on the nose. Smelled still, you get the oak and butterscotch with some toasty marshmallow. Upon swirling the glass and smelling it, the wine transforms almost immediately into an old world burgundy with some new world oakiness. Had this with a spectacular dinner involving cold shellfish and huge lobster tails. Heavenly when paired, but on its own, confused the hell out of me. I wish it had less alcohol and a touch more(cant believe im saying this) round buttery character. This was almost too linear somehow and austere. Fun wine for sure.
Sep 24th, 2015
The Grand Cru Burgundy-California Ambition continuum brought full force. A little more acid, a little less alcohol, and this would be a dead ringer for Montrachet. Incredible richness, but it falls a little short on the levity to really hit the contrast levels achieved by highly pedigreed white burg.
The Grand Cru Burgundy-California Ambition continuum brought full force. A little more acid, a little less alcohol, and this would be a dead ringer for Montrachet. Incredible richness, but it falls a little short on the levity to really hit the contrast levels achieved by highly pedigreed white burg.
Dec 18th, 2014Brought this to the Bridges tonight with an '01 Bond Melbury. Both bottles were phenomenal. Best Judge I've had since the '05. Over the top structure, laser focused minerality, slate, brioche, lemon/spice cake. Wowza.
Brought this to the Bridges tonight with an '01 Bond Melbury. Both bottles were phenomenal. Best Judge I've had since the '05. Over the top structure, laser focused minerality, slate, brioche, lemon/spice cake. Wowza.
Oct 13th, 2014
Scholium project 2012 intern harvest party, wine 9. Another superb Chardonnay!
Scholium project 2012 intern harvest party, wine 9. Another superb Chardonnay!
Dec 16th, 2012
Napa Valley, California, USA
