This wine feels out of character for an Etude chard. Nice citrus but the wine feels clunky - the acidity is too low for the wine to feel balanced.
This wine feels out of character for an Etude chard. Nice citrus but the wine feels clunky - the acidity is too low for the wine to feel balanced.
Sep 26th, 2018
High quality Californian Chardonnay and quite 'warm Burgundian' in style. Classy fruit and evident expensive oak treatment. Delicious wine.
High quality Californian Chardonnay and quite 'warm Burgundian' in style. Classy fruit and evident expensive oak treatment. Delicious wine.
1 person found it helpfulJan 3rd, 2017
Angels bathe in caramel dusted in lavender.
Angels bathe in caramel dusted in lavender.
1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2016Nice typicity its from this Carneros Chardonnay with evident but balanced oak and a sweet orchard fruit finish.
Nice typicity its from this Carneros Chardonnay with evident but balanced oak and a sweet orchard fruit finish.
Sep 9th, 2016
This is not my style of Chardonnay, but it is competently made. The nose is buttery with a light malolactic influence and lemon notes in the background. The palate exhibits the full malolactic and oak influence with sweet butterscotch and oaky spiciness. The acid levels are OK despite the malolactic. I'm looking for more acid, more neutral oak, and some minerality or complexity.
This is not my style of Chardonnay, but it is competently made. The nose is buttery with a light malolactic influence and lemon notes in the background. The palate exhibits the full malolactic and oak influence with sweet butterscotch and oaky spiciness. The acid levels are OK despite the malolactic. I'm looking for more acid, more neutral oak, and some minerality or complexity.
Sep 4th, 2015
Crisp pineapple nose lots of acidity. Oak gives weight. But the oak is very subtle. #chairmansselection PA $17.99
Crisp pineapple nose lots of acidity. Oak gives weight. But the oak is very subtle. #chairmansselection PA $17.99
Feb 26th, 2015
An unusual style for Carneros, with some oak influence and no malo. Pretty solid
An unusual style for Carneros, with some oak influence and no malo. Pretty solid
Nov 15th, 2014
v19. Very nice! Creme brûlée nose. Tropical fruit with a pinch of apricot. Clean, crisp, slightly bitter finish.
v19. Very nice! Creme brûlée nose. Tropical fruit with a pinch of apricot. Clean, crisp, slightly bitter finish.
Nov 7th, 2022
Fantastic showing. Hazelnut, ginger, pineapple and toast, brilliant balance. Impeccable midpalate followed by a persistent finish with brioche, orange blossom and whipped cream with lemony notes. At its peak.
Fantastic showing. Hazelnut, ginger, pineapple and toast, brilliant balance. Impeccable midpalate followed by a persistent finish with brioche, orange blossom and whipped cream with lemony notes. At its peak.
Jan 15th, 2022
Surprisingly good chard. No malolactic
Surprisingly good chard. No malolactic
Oct 8th, 2021
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
