Checks the interesting box more than the delicious one. Not bad, just perplexing. Tastes like Uni and squash.
Checks the interesting box more than the delicious one. Not bad, just perplexing. Tastes like Uni and squash.
Aug 27th, 2016
After 26 years -- Wine has developed a captivating bouquet & texture, but unfortunately at the expense of fruit & vigor.....#BirthYearBottle
After 26 years -- Wine has developed a captivating bouquet & texture, but unfortunately at the expense of fruit & vigor.....#BirthYearBottle
Mar 7th, 2016
Fabulous nose, reminiscent of an old Lopez de Heredia Blanco, full of coriander, cumin, lemon oil and melted butter. Similar notes on the palate. Actually made from Melon which they long thought was Pinot Blanc.
Fabulous nose, reminiscent of an old Lopez de Heredia Blanco, full of coriander, cumin, lemon oil and melted butter. Similar notes on the palate. Actually made from Melon which they long thought was Pinot Blanc.
Feb 22nd, 2015
Bright light gold, no brown. More like semillion than chardonnay, and nothing at all like Alsatian pinot blanc. Good texture, but not strong on flavor until the end when a pronounced and pleasing pear taste lingers. Good with squash and corn soup, but better with hummus on chips. It comes in both a regular and a reserve version, with the reserve usually somewhat richer. Chalone pinot blanc has to be one of California's longest-lived dry whites. In my experience, it's best at around 15 years, but capable of lasting 30 or more.
Bright light gold, no brown. More like semillion than chardonnay, and nothing at all like Alsatian pinot blanc. Good texture, but not strong on flavor until the end when a pronounced and pleasing pear taste lingers. Good with squash and corn soup, but better with hummus on chips. It comes in both a regular and a reserve version, with the reserve usually somewhat richer. Chalone pinot blanc has to be one of California's longest-lived dry whites. In my experience, it's best at around 15 years, but capable of lasting 30 or more.
Aug 21st, 2015
Chalone, Central Coast, California, USA
