Pale straw in the glass. Ripe peach, pineapple, pear, and blossom, with hints of vanilla, lychee, and honeysuckle. On the palate—banana, apple, and a touch of cream, lifted by medium-plus acidity. I’m not usually a fan of Napa Chard, but this one is elegant and balanced, with well-integrated oak. — 3 months ago
Tasted alongside the Kistler Sonoma Mountain Chardonnay of the same vintage, this wine opens with nose of ripe peach, lemon curd, lightly toasted almond, and a whisper of vanilla—echoing the Kistler’s profile. However, the resemblance stops there. Pineapple and underripe star fruit emerges, lending a refreshing, aromatic lift. On the palate, the tropical theme persists, layered with zesty lime and wet stone minerality. Bright, sharp acidity is balanced by a softly textured mid-palate. Clean precise finish. — 25 days ago
17.5. Classic, clean, crisp but with depth and length. — a month ago
Strangely oxed day one, glorious day two. Maybe it’s me? — 16 days ago
Finally a Mr Duffy bottle that aged well. Deep color with crisp citrus. Delicious — 4 days ago
Alan Weinberg
Needs some time. Not as mineral as Valmur. Solid but not real exciting. — 8 days ago