I’ve had previous vintages of this where it tasted like fresh squeezed oak juice. Very pleasantly surprised at how much more restrained this one is. Nice purity of fruit with a citrus and honeysuckle core and a finish that lets the fruit linger.
I’ve had previous vintages of this where it tasted like fresh squeezed oak juice. Very pleasantly surprised at how much more restrained this one is. Nice purity of fruit with a citrus and honeysuckle core and a finish that lets the fruit linger.
Oct 28th, 2018
10k gold core fully concentrated out to a slim pale yellow rim. Medium plus intensity of aroma features pineapple, coconut, ginger, melted butter, and tobacco leaf. A dry wine with medium but mouthwatering acid. Full body, rich, creamy, slightly viscous texture,spicy but well integrated alcohol at 14.5%. A touch of bitterness on the medium plus finish that features vanilla, butter, caramel, baked spiced apple, ginger. Oaky coconut and a slight phenolic astringency linger beyond the fruit.
10k gold core fully concentrated out to a slim pale yellow rim. Medium plus intensity of aroma features pineapple, coconut, ginger, melted butter, and tobacco leaf. A dry wine with medium but mouthwatering acid. Full body, rich, creamy, slightly viscous texture,spicy but well integrated alcohol at 14.5%. A touch of bitterness on the medium plus finish that features vanilla, butter, caramel, baked spiced apple, ginger. Oaky coconut and a slight phenolic astringency linger beyond the fruit.
12 people found it helpfulDec 12th, 2014
Creamy, buttery , rich Chardonnay. A delightful mouthful.
Creamy, buttery , rich Chardonnay. A delightful mouthful.
5 people found it helpfulJan 23rd, 2015
Oak bomb that was, well, pretty tasty.
Oak bomb that was, well, pretty tasty.
3 people found it helpfulJul 14th, 2014
Translucent straw-gold. Displays lively Meyer lemon and Seckel pear aromas that pick up ginger and honeysuckle nuances with air. Gently chewy and focused on the palate, offering nervy orchard and citrus fruit flavors and a touch of fennel. Closes long and spicy, with a touch of bitter lemon pith and a sweetening whisper of vanilla. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, October 2020)
Translucent straw-gold. Displays lively Meyer lemon and Seckel pear aromas that pick up ginger and honeysuckle nuances with air. Gently chewy and focused on the palate, offering nervy orchard and citrus fruit flavors and a touch of fennel. Closes long and spicy, with a touch of bitter lemon pith and a sweetening whisper of vanilla. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, October 2020)
1 person found it helpfulOct 30th, 2020
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA
