O'Shaughnessy
Oakville Chardonnay
Oakville, Napa Valley, California, USA
Tasting better than I thought
Tasting better than I thought
1 person found it helpfulApr 3rd, 2015Very odd yet fun wine. And honestly I'm not sure if this one is nearing the top, at the top, or just over the hill. But it is delicious. The wine smells like ripe peach and some butter. Entry is viscous. Butterscotch. Mango and butterscotch dominated front. Seems to have some kind of basil note in the middle. Tame citrus to a butterscotch and heavier finish with some tannin still present. Opened alongside a 2010 Aubert Hyde and was a good sparring partner.
Very odd yet fun wine. And honestly I'm not sure if this one is nearing the top, at the top, or just over the hill. But it is delicious. The wine smells like ripe peach and some butter. Entry is viscous. Butterscotch. Mango and butterscotch dominated front. Seems to have some kind of basil note in the middle. Tame citrus to a butterscotch and heavier finish with some tannin still present. Opened alongside a 2010 Aubert Hyde and was a good sparring partner.
Jul 28th, 2018
Vibrant and young, juicy (and could soften a bit) acidity. Mostly citrus (lime?) and tropical fruits, not much in the way of traditional apple notes, and surprisingly light on the oak flavors. Would not have guessed this was a California Chardonnay at all, I actually wanted more body.
Vibrant and young, juicy (and could soften a bit) acidity. Mostly citrus (lime?) and tropical fruits, not much in the way of traditional apple notes, and surprisingly light on the oak flavors. Would not have guessed this was a California Chardonnay at all, I actually wanted more body.
Jan 10th, 2017
Guava and tropical fruit tinge of pineapple
Guava and tropical fruit tinge of pineapple
Mar 16th, 2014
