Wm. Harrison Vineyards & Winery (William Harrison)
Sangiacomo Family Vineyards Chardonnay
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
I don't know how I managed to forget about these, but I did. Considering that I believe WH releases these chards way too early, I guess I subliminally stocked them away for another day. Tonight was the night to test drive one of these. Compared to an Aubert, Kistler or Marcassin of the same vintage, this one would most assuredly lose the head-to-head comparison. But, initially getting started this one had some rather serious acidity that blew off after 30 minutes. Nose was butterscotch and tropical fruit. The palate, however, was more mango and melon. Acidity was checked by a rather verbose middle which was more than I thought. This Chard has ample body. Not sure how this one would age vs. a 2015 Beau Vigne Reserve Chard that was opened by @Shay A . Honestly, those two chards in about 3-4 years would definitely show in favor of the Vigne Reserve. This wine has a nice finish and very nice acidity. Very surprised by this one, although nothing shouting that I need to order a case or two like with the 2015 or 2017. Almost glad I forgot about these now!
I don't know how I managed to forget about these, but I did. Considering that I believe WH releases these chards way too early, I guess I subliminally stocked them away for another day. Tonight was the night to test drive one of these. Compared to an Aubert, Kistler or Marcassin of the same vintage, this one would most assuredly lose the head-to-head comparison. But, initially getting started this one had some rather serious acidity that blew off after 30 minutes. Nose was butterscotch and tropical fruit. The palate, however, was more mango and melon. Acidity was checked by a rather verbose middle which was more than I thought. This Chard has ample body. Not sure how this one would age vs. a 2015 Beau Vigne Reserve Chard that was opened by @Shay A . Honestly, those two chards in about 3-4 years would definitely show in favor of the Vigne Reserve. This wine has a nice finish and very nice acidity. Very surprised by this one, although nothing shouting that I need to order a case or two like with the 2015 or 2017. Almost glad I forgot about these now!
1 person found it helpfulNov 28th, 2018Visited the winery - loved all of their wines. This Chardonnay did not disappoint. Neutral, subtle creaminess. Yum 😋
Visited the winery - loved all of their wines. This Chardonnay did not disappoint. Neutral, subtle creaminess. Yum 😋
Aug 7th, 2018