Everything in a Chardonnay that I love, but surprisingly dry for a Chardonnay which pushed it over the top for me.
Everything in a Chardonnay that I love, but surprisingly dry for a Chardonnay which pushed it over the top for me.
May 4th, 2017
2012 vintage. Medium lemon hue. Full concentration of crushed sea shell minerality, nuttiness, old oak, vanilla essence and ripe lemon rind. On the palate, medium acidity, medium plus body, full concentration and medium plus finish. Oak more dominant on the mid palate. Ok - better on nose than palate. Quite decadent and rich - not enjoyable after 2 glasses due to richness. Drink now until 2023. Lack of balance in this wine suggests serious ageing won't be beneficial.
2012 vintage. Medium lemon hue. Full concentration of crushed sea shell minerality, nuttiness, old oak, vanilla essence and ripe lemon rind. On the palate, medium acidity, medium plus body, full concentration and medium plus finish. Oak more dominant on the mid palate. Ok - better on nose than palate. Quite decadent and rich - not enjoyable after 2 glasses due to richness. Drink now until 2023. Lack of balance in this wine suggests serious ageing won't be beneficial.
Apr 9th, 2016
Sta. Rita Hills, Central Coast, California, USA
