Cuvée W Livermore Valley Chardonnay

24k gold in color. Smells a hint old- almond skin. Fresher on the palate. Is butterscotch sweet. Caramelized pineapple. Wonderful old Chardonnay.

What?! 23 year old Cali chard! Only released 2-3 years ago as that’s when they feel like it’s ready. Incredibly amber colored. Honeyed and textured. Even a bit of tropical fruit is still retained here...and acidity! Oxidized, as intended. This is stupid good for its age and the price.

I appreciate the intention these wines are created and aged with. This bottling was rich, textural and funky, deeply driven by the creamed corn of diacetyl.

I want all aged whites to taste like this. The freshness was unbelievable and the marzipan I expected was barely there. So much life ahead of it!

Wow

Livermore meets Jura.

This is Chardonnay. And an awesome one. Lots of age and a bit madeirized, but in a great way. Goes fantastically with Alpine cow cheese. Truly a favorite.

Amazing for 21 years old!

Not a fan upon first opening but it's growing on me.

Oxidized Apple, canned peach, yellow flowers, vanilla bean all on the nose. On the pallet: high acid attacks the pallet, then the fruit comes in, Apple, peach, key lime, marshmallow, and vanilla bean. You can feel a slight burn of alcohol, and the acidity rips the tongue. A long finish, powerful, rich wine. An interesting story and an interesting wine (flower day).