@Delectable Wine - This is the Bien Nacido Vineyard bottling.
Second bottle of this confirms my impression of the first: this wine has aged beautifully. Ridiculously complex nose has pear, wet Burgundian earth, toast, moist straw, a lactic note, and spice. If served blind, I’d likely place it as a premier cru from Pernand. In the mouth, it’s still fresh and youthful seeming, with a crisp feel and deep flavors. Not an ounce of fat. Really nice
@Delectable Wine - This is the Bien Nacido Vineyard bottling.
Second bottle of this confirms my impression of the first: this wine has aged beautifully. Ridiculously complex nose has pear, wet Burgundian earth, toast, moist straw, a lactic note, and spice. If served blind, I’d likely place it as a premier cru from Pernand. In the mouth, it’s still fresh and youthful seeming, with a crisp feel and deep flavors. Not an ounce of fat. Really nice
Aug 23rd, 2022
2013 Vintage- Banana-Rama. Nuff said.
2013 Vintage- Banana-Rama. Nuff said.
Dec 1st, 2017
Light yellow color with transparent tone on the rim. Nose of beautiful green apple, butter, and a bit pineapple. Very pleasant. Taste of roasted nuts, round acidity and sweetness, hidden zest, a bit salty bacon, and nutty cream wrapping the tongue. Aftertaste of sweetness with a bit hot spice and zest. A bit short but overall it is a nice bottle.
Light yellow color with transparent tone on the rim. Nose of beautiful green apple, butter, and a bit pineapple. Very pleasant. Taste of roasted nuts, round acidity and sweetness, hidden zest, a bit salty bacon, and nutty cream wrapping the tongue. Aftertaste of sweetness with a bit hot spice and zest. A bit short but overall it is a nice bottle.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2016
Pours blonde in color. ON THE NOSE: butter, caramel, Apple. ON THE PALATE: green apple, butterscotch. Medium body medium(+) finish.
Pours blonde in color. ON THE NOSE: butter, caramel, Apple. ON THE PALATE: green apple, butterscotch. Medium body medium(+) finish.
Sep 5th, 2016
2012 . Subtle salinity. Mouth watering acidity. Neutral french oak for texture. Beautiful wine!
2012 . Subtle salinity. Mouth watering acidity. Neutral french oak for texture. Beautiful wine!
Jan 4th, 2015
Totally bests so many other - over hyped, over amateur, over sommed, over boned, wines from this neighborhood! Great flavor and finesse!
Totally bests so many other - over hyped, over amateur, over sommed, over boned, wines from this neighborhood! Great flavor and finesse!
Dec 25th, 2014
The yang to the B-C. Great weight & tropical fruits.
The yang to the B-C. Great weight & tropical fruits.
Dec 15th, 2013
2012
Nov 7th, 2013
Loved this! Great American Chardonnay that isn’t overly oaky and buttery. Well balanced and delicious.
Loved this! Great American Chardonnay that isn’t overly oaky and buttery. Well balanced and delicious.
Dec 7th, 2017
Very nice Chard - green apple, creamy butter with some slight tropical fruit zing at the end - nice glass!
Very nice Chard - green apple, creamy butter with some slight tropical fruit zing at the end - nice glass!
Jun 14th, 2016
Santa Maria Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
