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WA 87
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Chardonnay
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87 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "[$18 list] The 2011 Chardonnay Estate is a relatively rich, buttery wine for the year and appellation, but it nevertheless shows good balance and depth, especially within its price range. Orange blossoms, nectarines and sweet spices are some of the aromas and flavors that wrap around the juicy finish. Anticipated maturity: 2013-2015. (Apr 2013)"
Producer notes: "There are aromas of apple, pear, butterscotch, toasted oak and a little minerality in the glass. This is a Chardonnay with a lush, rich, creamy mouthfeel, tropical notes and flavors of apple, pear and citrus, with just a touch of acidity on the finish. To retain the natural acidity we harvested 70% of our Chardonnay at night when the grapes are coolest, then cold ferment those lots in stainless steel, without malolactic fermentation or barrel aging to highlight the citrus and green apple flavors. To add balance to the wine, we whole cluster press 30% of the best fruit and barrel ferment that portion in French Oak barrels. The barrel fermented lots undergo malolactic fermentation and age on the lees for 8 months to develop roundness and body. Alcohol 14.5%."
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WS 88
United States
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Chardonnay
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88 points Wine Spectator: "This fresh, vibrant white delivers a tangy nectarine and white peach presence, joined by a dash of chalk and mineral. Turns elegant and subtle on the finish. Drink now through 2019. (7/31/12)"
'Best Buy,' Wine & Spirits: "A warm white with scents of toast and crushed oyster shells, this wine needs a good chill and a plate of poached prawns. (Oct 2012)"
The masterful Jim Clendenen has again created a distinctive and delicious Santa Barbara Chardonnay full of spicy pear, apples and ginger. Citrus, stone fruit, smooth and integrated flavors, creamy and tense, with apricot, apple, and lemon nuances. Barrel fermented and aged in French oak. A rich, elegant wine.
Producer notes: "Burgundian in sensibility but with California style is one way of describing Jim Clendenen's Chardonnays. Structure and restraint melded with bountiful opulence is another. In the glass, buttery brioche marries with tropical fruits in an irresistible elixir that will leave the bottle drained before you know it. Try it with turbot for a match of delicacy and richness."
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WE 87
United States
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Chardonnay
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87 points Wine Enthusiast: "A soft, food-friendly wine, this has layers of vanilla and caramel apple, featuing a pronounced, lemony finish. With deeper, darker tones than an unoaked or neutral barrel-aged Chardonnay, Hoopla also retains plenty of acidity and a lurking sweetness. 1,600 cases produced. Alcohol 13.5%. (12/31/12)"
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IWC 88
United States
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Chardonnay
In stock, 12+ available
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List $23.00
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88 points Josh Raynolds (International Wine Cellar): "Light yellow. Pear, peach pit and a hint of smoky lees on the nose. Sappy, dry and taut in the mouth, offering pliant orchard fruit flavors and a touch of bitter lemon pith. Comes up a bit short on the finish but I like this wine's firmness and grip. (Oct/Nov 2011)"
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WE 88
United States
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Chardonnay
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88 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$19 list] Lots of modern, New World elaboration in this rich Chardonnay, with tropical fruit, pear, peach and apple jam flavors. Oak adds even richer notes of vanilla and buttered toast. The sweet finish is balanced by a scour of acidity and minerals. Alcohol 14.1%. (Sep 2011)"
Producer notes: "Tree fruit aromas of pear and quince combine with delicate floral notes and a pinch of nutmeg spice to showcase the true essence of the Chardonnay grape. Influence from French oak barrels adds a hint of vanilla custard and contributes to a round, smooth texture while preserving a freshness that invites another taste. Alcohol 14.1%."
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WS 88
CGV 88
United States
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Chardonnay
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List $26.00
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88 points Wine Spectator: "[$26 list] Fresh and snappy, offering lively green apple, pear and floral scents, with vibrant acidity that gives this a cleansing aftertaste. Drink now through 2016. (5/31/12)"
88 points California Grapevine: "[$26 list] Medium-light golden yellow; forward, toasty, baked apple aroma with tropical notes and hints of butterscotch and lime zest; medium-full to full body; crisp, citrussy, toasty, apple and tropical fruit flavors; lingering aftertaste. Highly recommended. 14.2% alcohol; 100% barrel fermentation; 45% malolactic fermentation. (Jun/Jul 2011)"
Producer notes: "This focused, elegant Chardonnay’s aromas feature creme brulee, walnut and lime zest. On the palate, the rich flavors are complemented by a light touch of butterscotch and refreshing grapefruit with bright acidity. Incredibly foodfriendly, the 2009 Highland Chardonnay is a perfect match with cream-sauced pastas, roast chicken and pork, and seafood. Whole cluster pressing preserves the fruit flavors and natural acidity. We barrel ferment the must in 25% new French oak along with a combination of one & two year old and neutral barrels. Partial malo-lactic fermentation insures the wine will have a creamy richness balanced by bright fruit acidity."
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WA 88
WS 87
WE 87
United States
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Chardonnay
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88 points Antonio Galloni (Wine Advocate): "Mount Eden’s 2010 Chardonnay Wolff Vineyard wraps around the palate with hints of almonds, honey, fennel and dried pears. The Wolff Vineyard, from a site in Edna Valley, is made in a slightly more forward style than the rest of the Domaine/Mount Eden Chardonnays. Slightly burnished notes add complexity on the finish. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2015. (Aug 2012)"
87 points Wine Spectator: "On the tart side, and very refreshing, this features a marked citrus presence and cleansing green apple flavors. Drink now through 2016. (7/31/12)"
87 points Wine Enthusiast: "A well-balanced Chardonnay, this has flavors of tropical fruit, apricot and lemon candy, brightened by that famous Edna Valley acidity. This would make for a great apéritif. Alcohol 13.5%. (Dec 2012)"
Producer notes: "If you like profoundly flavored Chardonnay that is not overripe or over oaked, this is your style. Edna Valley is right on the Pacific Ocean and its cold waters give this wine its length and acidity by keeping the temperatures cool year round. The vineyard, planted originally in 1976, is old and very low yielding (i.e. one ton per acre). The combined age, cool climate and yield results in a wine worthy of the Mount Eden name. Subtle aromas of lanolin, mint and lavender give way to apple and citrus notes on the palate with hints of fennel and dried fruits. The 2010 displays equal structure and richness which is the hallmark of this coastal appellation. High-toned acidity provides freshness in
the aftertaste. This is the longest--26 years--continuously farmed, single vineyard bottling from Edna
Valley. Barrel regimen: 1/2 French and 1/2 American oak, new to 5 years. 100% barrel fermented; 50% malolcactic; 100% sur-lie."
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CGV 89
United States
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Chardonnay
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89 points California Grapevine: "Medium-light golden yellow; attractive, forward, toasty, nutty, ripe tropical fruit aroma with herbal and mineral notes; medium-full body; crisp green apple flavors with firm acidity; lingering aftertaste. Highly recommended. 14.5% alcohol; 467 cases; 100% barrel fermented; 75% malolactic fermentation; released Spring 2011. (Apr 2012)"
Kent Humphrey and Dan Fishman (Winemaker and Assistant Winemaker of Eric Kent Wine Cellars) devote themselves to discovering and purchasing small lots for Sarapo Family and to creating the finished blends. They do not 'make' Sarapo wines from grape to bottle, but rather seek out small lots made by other artisan winemakers in order to carefully blend their own limited-production wines of distinction and personality. Each wine is given a "family name" inspired by relatives from past and present generations.
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WE 88
United States
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Chardonnay
In stock, 12+ available
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List $26.00
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88 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$26 list] Drink this polished Chardonnay now with shellfish or chicken stew. It’s crisp and minerally, with a hit of acidity backing up the citrus fruit, honey and vanilla oak flavors. Alcohol 14.5%. (Aug 2011)"
Producer notes: "Our 2009 Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay, medium straw in color with an alluring golden edge, offers forward fruit with minerality that is lifted and framed by sweet oak notes and spice. On the nose, look for toasted brioche, honey, smoky notes, lemon curd, grilled pineapple, lychee fruit, green apple, pear, apricot, and a subtle perfume of honey and orange blossom. Flavors lead with a focused entry of vibrant fresh fruit: green apple, peach, and pear with a structured finish of zesty citrus and juicy pineapple--all of which are tied together with mineral notes. Stunning when paired with New England clam chowder, roast chicken with root vegetables, or grilled salmon with risotto. 100% barrel fermented, 70% malolactic. Barrel aged 14 months in 100% French oak (50% new, 50% one year old). Alcohol 14.5%."
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WS 88
CG 87
United States
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Chardonnay
In stock, 12+ available
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List $22.00
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89 points Wine Enthusiast: "[$22 list] This is a wine that offers lots of class at a very good price. It’s marked by flavors of streamlined citrus fruit, Asian pear, honey and a hint of buttered toast. It finishes thoroughly dry. Alcohol 13.9%. (Jul 2012)"
88 points Wine Spectator: "[$22 list] Appealing for its mix of creamy, vanilla-laced oak and supple pear and honeysuckle flavors. Persistent finish. Drink now through 2017. (7/31/12)"
87 points Connoisseurs' Guide: "Here is a clean, well-balanced, no-nonsense working that aims straight for vibrant young Chardonnay fruit, and its mix of fresh apples and pears and muted oak spice is hard not to like. It has proper varietal weight, lingers well at the finish and is charged with just the right spark of enlivening acidity, and it stays in fine focus all the way to the end. (Jun 2012)"
Producer notes: "The fruit for Starmont Chardonnay is grown in our favorite cooler areas of the Napa Valley, including the Oak Knoll District and Carneros, including our Stanly Ranch Estate Vineyard, where the maritime influence keeps the focus on crisp, vibrant fruit. The fruit was carefully sorted and whole-cluster pressed to preserve freshness. The light oak treatment gives a round mouth feel and improved complexity, while highlighting the fruit driven focus of the wine. Color: golden straw. Aroma: Asian pear, butter crust apple tart tatin, juicy golden pineapple, guava, Meyer Lemon, orange blossom, honeysuckle, hints of toasted hazelnut. Taste: sweet focused entry opens to a fleshy, round, and bright mid-palate, notes of citrus, cream filled profiteroles with spun sugar, and a clean mineral driven finish. Alcohol 13.9%."
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