David Tate is the man. His Chardonnay is top notch - as close to Mersault as Cali can get. Where the fruit is always ripe, and sometimes over ripe, he is making chardonnay with finesse and elegance. Everything here is in moderation to create balance - gala apple, lemon, vanilla, ripe pineapple, honeydew, hazelnut - medium bodied, supple mouthfeel, no apparent sharpness in acidity, but plenty of it to support the touch of oak and malo. It's a chardonnay I could drink very often. 52 barrels produced, Sangiacomo Vineyards Carneros.
David Tate is the man. His Chardonnay is top notch - as close to Mersault as Cali can get. Where the fruit is always ripe, and sometimes over ripe, he is making chardonnay with finesse and elegance. Everything here is in moderation to create balance - gala apple, lemon, vanilla, ripe pineapple, honeydew, hazelnut - medium bodied, supple mouthfeel, no apparent sharpness in acidity, but plenty of it to support the touch of oak and malo. It's a chardonnay I could drink very often. 52 barrels produced, Sangiacomo Vineyards Carneros.
Jan 8th, 2018
Damn, DT, knows how to make some awesome Chardonnay.
Damn, DT, knows how to make some awesome Chardonnay.
1 person found it helpfulAug 13th, 2015
Nice Chardonnay. Honeysuckle, hints of citrus fruits. Starts with hints of Fig and oak, ends with a long finish. Drink now.
Nice Chardonnay. Honeysuckle, hints of citrus fruits. Starts with hints of Fig and oak, ends with a long finish. Drink now.
May 28th, 2016
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
