Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Creamed sweet corn and pee on the nose. Became tropical and still pee after an hour. Like an island dive bar at lunchtime with cornbread fritters. There is a mineral element that seems dry and chalky or limestone with gravel or something, but it is so quickly enveloped by signature barrel notes that it is very hard to pin down. Like a prepubescent Andre the Giant. Über creamy butter lemon toast explosion on the palate, with a ground white pepper and green pepper whiteflesh finish. Eerie. Feels very rich and admittedly sexually decadent. Which probably says more about me than this wine. Like a creepy person you can't take your eyes off of. Unctuous and perverse.
Creamed sweet corn and pee on the nose. Became tropical and still pee after an hour. Like an island dive bar at lunchtime with cornbread fritters. There is a mineral element that seems dry and chalky or limestone with gravel or something, but it is so quickly enveloped by signature barrel notes that it is very hard to pin down. Like a prepubescent Andre the Giant. Über creamy butter lemon toast explosion on the palate, with a ground white pepper and green pepper whiteflesh finish. Eerie. Feels very rich and admittedly sexually decadent. Which probably says more about me than this wine. Like a creepy person you can't take your eyes off of. Unctuous and perverse.
3 people found it helpfulAug 31st, 2014A little acid but great fruit and oak notes
A little acid but great fruit and oak notes
1 person found it helpfulMay 17th, 2015An absolute oak BOMB, but far from one-dimensional. Apple, pear, a bit of gravel before sweet, buttered corn dominates the palate. This new world, new oak Chard craze is not totally my style, but no denying this is very well made wine with many huge flavors existing all harmoniously.
An absolute oak BOMB, but far from one-dimensional. Apple, pear, a bit of gravel before sweet, buttered corn dominates the palate. This new world, new oak Chard craze is not totally my style, but no denying this is very well made wine with many huge flavors existing all harmoniously.
Nose is dominated with butterscotch and lemons. On the palette, the wine is impressive. It has great poise and balance. Loads of toast and possibly pineapple on the finish - love this stuff!
Nose is dominated with butterscotch and lemons. On the palette, the wine is impressive. It has great poise and balance. Loads of toast and possibly pineapple on the finish - love this stuff!
Sep 15th, 2015
Well made. Ripe, considerable amount of oak influence, medium + body which is balanced out by medium acid.
Well made. Ripe, considerable amount of oak influence, medium + body which is balanced out by medium acid.
Jan 18th, 2014
Layered flavors, Oakley, buttery, some sulphur
Layered flavors, Oakley, buttery, some sulphur
Aug 9th, 2016
Melon, a little toasty. Some oak but not too much. Delicious.
Melon, a little toasty. Some oak but not too much. Delicious.
Sep 26th, 2015I have many fond memories of this wine and it fits in my sweet spot. Definitely Napa but not overdone.
I have many fond memories of this wine and it fits in my sweet spot. Definitely Napa but not overdone.
Aug 3rd, 2015
Pleasant flavors; one of our good dependable Chardonnays; lacks a good finish.
Pleasant flavors; one of our good dependable Chardonnays; lacks a good finish.
Jul 31st, 2015
Hints of oak and buttery notes, flavor profile consisting of apricot and lime. Medium plus body and medium plus acidity. Surprisingly good Chard from Napa Valley.
Hints of oak and buttery notes, flavor profile consisting of apricot and lime. Medium plus body and medium plus acidity. Surprisingly good Chard from Napa Valley.
Jun 17th, 2015
