Fisher Vineyards
Mountain Estate Vineyard Chardonnay
Sonoma County, California, USA
Pale lemon with aromas of ripe fruits with blossom and biscuit notes. On the palate flavors of ripe apples, sweet pears, peach and pineapple, some spice with a creamy edge. Medium+ finish, good acidity balance ending with a toasty mineral character.
Pale lemon with aromas of ripe fruits with blossom and biscuit notes. On the palate flavors of ripe apples, sweet pears, peach and pineapple, some spice with a creamy edge. Medium+ finish, good acidity balance ending with a toasty mineral character.
Aug 22nd, 2022
Leesy, buttery with a nutty note. Velvety mouthfeel. Dry finish. 14.5%. High end cougar juice. Not your mommy’s Rombauer.
Leesy, buttery with a nutty note. Velvety mouthfeel. Dry finish. 14.5%. High end cougar juice. Not your mommy’s Rombauer.
Dec 14th, 2020
Broke my mid-week alcohol fast for this...
Nose displays honey, straw and oak. First thing that hits you on the palate is honied almonds and white stone fruits. A little too much oak treatment leads to a lack of precision. It has a curvy posture, with very little acid to counterbalance the oak. Good showing, even though the oak monster showed its ass. At the right price, it’s a buy.
Broke my mid-week alcohol fast for this...
Nose displays honey, straw and oak. First thing that hits you on the palate is honied almonds and white stone fruits. A little too much oak treatment leads to a lack of precision. It has a curvy posture, with very little acid to counterbalance the oak. Good showing, even though the oak monster showed its ass. At the right price, it’s a buy.
Barrel fermented in cave. Robust, leesy, pure.
Barrel fermented in cave. Robust, leesy, pure.
Aug 22nd, 2018I just read AG’s notes on the 16 vintage, and he’s nailed some characteristics that I detected, but couldn’t find the nouns to describe them. He identified camomile and apricot, which are bang on. Showing much better than my prior tasting, this is lithe, yet somewhat bold. Finishes with exotic fruits and marzipan. Moderate acidity complete what is an excellent presentation, soft and round, as opposed to focused and steely.
I just read AG’s notes on the 16 vintage, and he’s nailed some characteristics that I detected, but couldn’t find the nouns to describe them. He identified camomile and apricot, which are bang on. Showing much better than my prior tasting, this is lithe, yet somewhat bold. Finishes with exotic fruits and marzipan. Moderate acidity complete what is an excellent presentation, soft and round, as opposed to focused and steely.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 24th, 2020Damn good Napa Cab. Trying to become more acquainted with specific AVAs, but not familiar with this one. Tremendous balance of acid and tannin. Extraordinary harmony and depth. The finesse here cannot be overstated.
Damn good Napa Cab. Trying to become more acquainted with specific AVAs, but not familiar with this one. Tremendous balance of acid and tannin. Extraordinary harmony and depth. The finesse here cannot be overstated.
May 26th, 2017
If Chardonnay was playing "Anything But Chardonnay" in hockey this would be the enforcer (clad in Chanel). This is a punch you in the face butter and oak style, but clearly mountain-reared, with an infectious, herbaceous, rough around the edges personality. Grilled tropical fruit, expensive artisanal brioche, and Jamie Oliver's poached pears wave a high stick.
If Chardonnay was playing "Anything But Chardonnay" in hockey this would be the enforcer (clad in Chanel). This is a punch you in the face butter and oak style, but clearly mountain-reared, with an infectious, herbaceous, rough around the edges personality. Grilled tropical fruit, expensive artisanal brioche, and Jamie Oliver's poached pears wave a high stick.
May 17th, 2017
Fresh and crisp while unmistakably California.
Fresh and crisp while unmistakably California.
Apr 30th, 2016
Nice! Oak and fruit in balance. Beautiful nose. Good for sipping or food pairing
Nice! Oak and fruit in balance. Beautiful nose. Good for sipping or food pairing
Mar 17th, 2016