Had a 2013 tucked away in my cellar, wanted to see how this would stand up to age, opened on 5/6/18. The first Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay was released in 1983. Golden yellow color, some gentle oak and very ripe stone fruit aromas. Ripe apple and apricot fruits on the palate with vanilla and some buttery oak on the finish. Aged very well, to me stands up to wine in $25 range. Good value for a wine to entertain a crowd that won't break the bank.
Had a 2013 tucked away in my cellar, wanted to see how this would stand up to age, opened on 5/6/18. The first Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay was released in 1983. Golden yellow color, some gentle oak and very ripe stone fruit aromas. Ripe apple and apricot fruits on the palate with vanilla and some buttery oak on the finish. Aged very well, to me stands up to wine in $25 range. Good value for a wine to entertain a crowd that won't break the bank.
May 7th, 2018
Notes of pear, lemongrass, some fresh apples, oaky vanilla influences on the rounded after-taste. Not overly oaked to keep it still rather refreshing.
Notes of pear, lemongrass, some fresh apples, oaky vanilla influences on the rounded after-taste. Not overly oaked to keep it still rather refreshing.
3 people found it helpfulOct 13th, 2014
Aromas of oak and slight green apple, with honeycomb. Sweet taste with medium acidity and creamy vanilla and apple.
Aromas of oak and slight green apple, with honeycomb. Sweet taste with medium acidity and creamy vanilla and apple.
1 person found it helpfulApr 24th, 2015
California, USA
