Kalin Cellars
Cuvée CH Sonoma County Chardonnay
Sonoma County, California, USA
This is always a treat. Really classy chardonnay that is strutting at almost 24yrs old. Very dense and rich with a color that is still bright yellow. Loads of fruit and preserving acidity, great as an aperitif!
This is always a treat. Really classy chardonnay that is strutting at almost 24yrs old. Very dense and rich with a color that is still bright yellow. Loads of fruit and preserving acidity, great as an aperitif!
May 19th, 20193rd time I’ve had the chance to try this wine which was released more than 20 years after the vintage. It’s a real stunner, showing some secondary characteristics but not oxidized. This is what great chardonnay can become with age, showing the awesome terroir of the Charles Heintz vineyard.
3rd time I’ve had the chance to try this wine which was released more than 20 years after the vintage. It’s a real stunner, showing some secondary characteristics but not oxidized. This is what great chardonnay can become with age, showing the awesome terroir of the Charles Heintz vineyard.
Nov 11th, 2018
Bit odd. Lots of funk.
Bit odd. Lots of funk.
Feb 3rd, 2018
Current release from Terry Leighton. Simply incredible. This is what California Chardonnay should aspire to be. 21 years in bottle and displaying stunning freshness and vibrancy. Much less oxidized than I imagined- slightly golden color with bright yellow reflections. Lemon peel and blossoms bursting out of the glass leading into apricot and honey. Gorgeous hazelnut and butterscotch aromas. Tasted blind I would have most certainly called this as older Meursault. A true joy to drink and a cult treasure for oenophiles to seek out. The QPR is what really elevates this to rockstar status.
Current release from Terry Leighton. Simply incredible. This is what California Chardonnay should aspire to be. 21 years in bottle and displaying stunning freshness and vibrancy. Much less oxidized than I imagined- slightly golden color with bright yellow reflections. Lemon peel and blossoms bursting out of the glass leading into apricot and honey. Gorgeous hazelnut and butterscotch aromas. Tasted blind I would have most certainly called this as older Meursault. A true joy to drink and a cult treasure for oenophiles to seek out. The QPR is what really elevates this to rockstar status.
Jan 21st, 2018
This displayed a mature, rich and nutty bouquet, showing crushed seashells, dried tropical fruits, lemon, browned butter and dusty floral tones. On the palate, I found silky textures with brisk, balancing acid, with notes of dried mango, pear, apple, minerals and sage with a bitter twang. It finished long with a note of tart apple giving way to hints of butterscotch and lemon zest. Another great performance. Don't let the crazy looking cork scare you.
This displayed a mature, rich and nutty bouquet, showing crushed seashells, dried tropical fruits, lemon, browned butter and dusty floral tones. On the palate, I found silky textures with brisk, balancing acid, with notes of dried mango, pear, apple, minerals and sage with a bitter twang. It finished long with a note of tart apple giving way to hints of butterscotch and lemon zest. Another great performance. Don't let the crazy looking cork scare you.
Nov 18th, 2017
I loooooove this wine!
I loooooove this wine!
1 person found it helpfulJan 7th, 2019Finally at its peak, this 1990 Kalin Chardonnay balances just the right amount of oxidation with its rich, still-ripe fruit and lush texture to make it a great accompaniment to seafood paella. Terry Leighton is one of the world's top Chardonnay producers and certainly the leader of the "we will sell no wine before it's time" movement.
Finally at its peak, this 1990 Kalin Chardonnay balances just the right amount of oxidation with its rich, still-ripe fruit and lush texture to make it a great accompaniment to seafood paella. Terry Leighton is one of the world's top Chardonnay producers and certainly the leader of the "we will sell no wine before it's time" movement.
Mar 26th, 2014
Respect to the madman of Kalin, releasing bottles 20 years latter…
Respect to the madman of Kalin, releasing bottles 20 years latter…
Jun 26th, 2024
1995 Kalin Cellars Chardonnay Cuvée
CH Sonoma
23 years old. Well-aged, dark gold/yellow color. Rich fruits. Citrus, brioche and caramel. Toasty and nutty. Great complexity. Yum.
23年の時を経て。長期熟成された黄金色。芳香な果実味。シトラス、ブリオッシュやカラメル。トースト感やナッツ感を感じさせる。複雑味を味わえる美味さ。長期熟成させてからリリースするというこだわりのワイナリー
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1995 Kalin Cellars Chardonnay Cuvée
CH Sonoma
23 years old. Well-aged, dark gold/yellow color. Rich fruits. Citrus, brioche and caramel. Toasty and nutty. Great complexity. Yum.
23年の時を経て。長期熟成された黄金色。芳香な果実味。シトラス、ブリオッシュやカラメル。トースト感やナッツ感を感じさせる。複雑味を味わえる美味さ。長期熟成させてからリリースするというこだわりのワイナリー
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