Almonds and brioche on the nose. Marzipan on the mid palate, along with pineapples. Very youthful presentation with beautiful acidity and freshness. Shocked that this is 12 years old.presented so well. Sidecut restaurant, Four Seasons, Whistler, BC.
Almonds and brioche on the nose. Marzipan on the mid palate, along with pineapples. Very youthful presentation with beautiful acidity and freshness. Shocked that this is 12 years old.presented so well. Sidecut restaurant, Four Seasons, Whistler, BC.
Apr 12th, 2024
Vivid straw-yellow. A suave, intensely perfumed bouquet features fresh pear, tangerine, iodine, buttered toast and smoky minerals that show superb definition and spicy lift. Penetrating, concentrated and sharply focused; a core of juicy acidity supports powerful orchard and citrus fruit and honeysuckle flavors that deepen through the midpalate. Rich but lithe as well, with superb finishing energy and mineral-driven tenacity. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, September 2020)
Vivid straw-yellow. A suave, intensely perfumed bouquet features fresh pear, tangerine, iodine, buttered toast and smoky minerals that show superb definition and spicy lift. Penetrating, concentrated and sharply focused; a core of juicy acidity supports powerful orchard and citrus fruit and honeysuckle flavors that deepen through the midpalate. Rich but lithe as well, with superb finishing energy and mineral-driven tenacity. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, September 2020)
Sep 3rd, 2020
Magnificent. Perfect balance.
Magnificent. Perfect balance.
Nov 30th, 2019
Yin/yang of west coast fruit and minerality/reduction
Yin/yang of west coast fruit and minerality/reduction
Jul 2nd, 2019
Opened a few fun bottles to celebrate my birthday this past weekend. Cheers to 31!
Pale yellow in the glass. Fruit is very bright...lemon, underripe peach, and limestone aromatics. Quite strong acidity upfront...reminiscent of a nice Chablis. Because of the structure and acidity, I think this is best enjoyed slightly warmer than cellar temp. It rounds things out. Definitely not an overoaked Chardonnay, but just a kiss of it to keep it from being racy. Lemon zest and caramelized green apple highlight the finish. I’d have no problem holding these another year or two, but great now if warmed up slightly.
Opened a few fun bottles to celebrate my birthday this past weekend. Cheers to 31!
Pale yellow in the glass. Fruit is very bright...lemon, underripe peach, and limestone aromatics. Quite strong acidity upfront...reminiscent of a nice Chablis. Because of the structure and acidity, I think this is best enjoyed slightly warmer than cellar temp. It rounds things out. Definitely not an overoaked Chardonnay, but just a kiss of it to keep it from being racy. Lemon zest and caramelized green apple highlight the finish. I’d have no problem holding these another year or two, but great now if warmed up slightly.
Apr 15th, 2019
Probably my favorite domestic Chardonnay.
Probably my favorite domestic Chardonnay.
Dec 5th, 2018
Aromatically closed, needs time or decanting. Nice texture and energy
Aromatically closed, needs time or decanting. Nice texture and energy
Oct 14th, 2018Magnificent. 2014 has a warm creamy undertone on top of perfect balance of acidity and fruit. Very Burgundian! Just outstanding.
Magnificent. 2014 has a warm creamy undertone on top of perfect balance of acidity and fruit. Very Burgundian! Just outstanding.
Jun 17th, 2018Wow. Blind, I guessed Chablis! Yin/yang of ripe Chardonnay fruit and snappy acidity. Minerality too. Lemons.
Wow. Blind, I guessed Chablis! Yin/yang of ripe Chardonnay fruit and snappy acidity. Minerality too. Lemons.
Mar 27th, 2018
Intense lemon, creme brûlée, mineral with tight structure. Dreamy....
Intense lemon, creme brûlée, mineral with tight structure. Dreamy....
Mar 3rd, 2018
Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
