Paul Hobbs
CrossBarn Sonoma Coast Chardonnay
Clear and clean deep straw yellow. Aromas of stone and citrus fruits. Palate was Smooth with Apple, Peach and ripe Pear. The wine shows some depth, good balance and acidity, and finishes with mineral tones.
Clear and clean deep straw yellow. Aromas of stone and citrus fruits. Palate was Smooth with Apple, Peach and ripe Pear. The wine shows some depth, good balance and acidity, and finishes with mineral tones.
Mar 6th, 2016Great nose but bitter on the front palate.
Great nose but bitter on the front palate.
Aug 17th, 2015The '14 CrossBarn Chardonnay looks golden in the glass and smells nice and ripe. Peaches, pineapples and lemons burst forth like so much fruit basket. The palate shines as brightly, with wonderful fruit led by apples and lemons. The creamy quality resulting from malolactic fermentation and aging sur-lie stands opposite an eye-popping acidity. Pair this with salads, soups and seafood anytime, but it can handle a pork chop or roasted chicken just as effortlessly. Aging, btw, is 90% steel. As full and rich in the mouth as this is, I never would have guessed that.
The '14 CrossBarn Chardonnay looks golden in the glass and smells nice and ripe. Peaches, pineapples and lemons burst forth like so much fruit basket. The palate shines as brightly, with wonderful fruit led by apples and lemons. The creamy quality resulting from malolactic fermentation and aging sur-lie stands opposite an eye-popping acidity. Pair this with salads, soups and seafood anytime, but it can handle a pork chop or roasted chicken just as effortlessly. Aging, btw, is 90% steel. As full and rich in the mouth as this is, I never would have guessed that.
Lemon and acidic up front ( more than I normally would taste in a Chardonnay) with a lovely creamy smooth finish. Different and I will purchase again.
Lemon and acidic up front ( more than I normally would taste in a Chardonnay) with a lovely creamy smooth finish. Different and I will purchase again.
Aug 7th, 2016Nice citrus nose. Lots of lemon. Like it.
Nice citrus nose. Lots of lemon. Like it.
Jun 17th, 2016Nose of popcorn right off the bat! Not a huge popcorn fan, but this is a great balance of butter, cream, lemon, and melon. Big fan and great value!
Nose of popcorn right off the bat! Not a huge popcorn fan, but this is a great balance of butter, cream, lemon, and melon. Big fan and great value!
May 15th, 2016