Luminus Oak Knoll District Chardonnay

Clear medium lemon color. Aromas of stone and citrus fruits with gentle spice notes. The palate shows apple, Orange and lemon flavors layered with a mineral earthy nutty undertone. Very lively acid shows up on the finish, about medium, with a surprisingly smooth ending. Very nice!!

Oak Knoll, a cooler part of Napa. Still has pronounced oak, typical Napa style.

Gorgeous, supple and elegant. Pears and dry apricot. Just utterly delicious. A great wine by the glass from Porto, a snazzy new seafood restaurant in Boston.

Setting aside the fact that this another very confusing stretch of an iconic brand... A great wine. In line w private reserve and some of the old sbragias. Hints of white rhone (recall in The movie Somm when the guy mistakes BPR Chardonnay for a white rhone). Very very lactic, ripe CA Chardonnay wouldn't confuse this w a burgundy.

Ricardo had this 5 years ago

Not bad at all. Not too buttery or oaky. Not particularly refined but enjoyable on a warm day.

Not as Big as Beringer Reserve Chard 2012, but after opening it's a Mouthful! Loaded with tropical fruits, great balance, and wonderfully mouth feel. This 2012 is a Great addition to the Portfolio!! At home on my 59th YUP BDay. Reading Clancy's/Mark Greaney's New Book!!! Kudo's to both both Wine and Book. Charlie

Eh.. not bad.. it's Californian chard. Big on the butter and cream, overtly vanilla overtones on the nose, but again - California chard.

begins rich like baked apples, poached pears & dried apricots then goes lighter w lemon oil, orchard blossoms, herbs & a peppery finish

Fruity and fun, not over the top.