Doing a Chardonnay flight!
Slightly more heat. From the nose, I predict more fruit flavors. Heavy lemon. More white flowers. A bit of that buttery/creaminess.
Oh yeah. That’s the stuff. A side by side comparison of Matthiasson and Sandhu is v interesting and a lesson in winemaking and different climates of Napa and Santa Rita Hills.
A bit of mako but not a ton to help lower the acidity. More primary fruit characteristics. Lemon. White flowers. Slight butter. And actually a bit leafiness, which I love. — 6 hours ago
Had at the Judgement of Paris wine tasting/dinner. Still holding up after 40 years! — a month ago
Medium lemon color, aromas of stone and citrus fruits with floral, honey and flinty mineral notes, aged 9 months in Stockinger Pincheons, then 6 months in stainless. On the palate flavors of apple and pear with citrus and floral wrapped in a nutty vanilla spice. Long finish, lively acidity, ending with fruit, toasty oak, spice and savory citrus character. — 18 days ago
Plenty of mushroom and forest floor, in combination with red fruits. Great as usual. — 3 days ago
Excellent! 2022 for our anniversary. Nothing compares to an Oregon Pinot for a wine in the US. — 24 days ago
Mark
Bright. Balanced. A little minerality. A little salt. Best Pinot I’ve had in awhile. — 11 days ago