Secondary assessment - 2012 vintage tasted Feb 2015. Tasting substantially better than a year ago. Has the beautiful lemon, orange peel, faint green apple. Wine Spectator would not appreciate this balanced wine. Flavor profile changes considerably as temp changes. I enjoy the 2012 Gavilán much better than the 2012 Chalone Estate right now in its journey. This doesn't have the Chalone petrol. Very clean.
Secondary assessment - 2012 vintage tasted Feb 2015. Tasting substantially better than a year ago. Has the beautiful lemon, orange peel, faint green apple. Wine Spectator would not appreciate this balanced wine. Flavor profile changes considerably as temp changes. I enjoy the 2012 Gavilán much better than the 2012 Chalone Estate right now in its journey. This doesn't have the Chalone petrol. Very clean.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 7th, 2015
Slight cinnamon and butter, almost apple sauce nose. Creamy yet tart on the palate. Perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken.
Slight cinnamon and butter, almost apple sauce nose. Creamy yet tart on the palate. Perfect accompaniment to grilled chicken.
May 10th, 2015
Chalone, Central Coast, California, USA
