Rich and lush. Maybe over-oaked a tad. Honied notes with almonds, which finishes lithe and sweet.
Rich and lush. Maybe over-oaked a tad. Honied notes with almonds, which finishes lithe and sweet.
Apr 27th, 2018
Drinking 2015 vintage at 2022. Very well round up Californian chard, good balance of oil and acid
Drinking 2015 vintage at 2022. Very well round up Californian chard, good balance of oil and acid
Mar 27th, 2022
Pretty in the glass, it’s nose and flavors were subdued…hint of ripe green apple and late season pear…if represented of the vintage, would consider drinking sooner than later
Pretty in the glass, it’s nose and flavors were subdued…hint of ripe green apple and late season pear…if represented of the vintage, would consider drinking sooner than later
Dec 7th, 2021
Terrific chardonnay from Pisoni. Interesting comparison with their Lucia line: this one, from their flagship label, exhibits far more depth than the (very good) Lucia chard. Honeysuckle, lemon peel, white flowers, and a hint of vanilla on the nose, the palate has impressive depth. The wine needs to be cooled down a few degrees in order to bring it into focus in terms of acidity, but once it’s there the wine is nicely balanced. Impressed with the amount of fruit that still presents given the wine’s age, a testament to the fact that Jeff Pisoni definitely knows what he’s doing with chardonnay. Probably has several more years of evolution ahead of it, but drinking beautifully right now.
Terrific chardonnay from Pisoni. Interesting comparison with their Lucia line: this one, from their flagship label, exhibits far more depth than the (very good) Lucia chard. Honeysuckle, lemon peel, white flowers, and a hint of vanilla on the nose, the palate has impressive depth. The wine needs to be cooled down a few degrees in order to bring it into focus in terms of acidity, but once it’s there the wine is nicely balanced. Impressed with the amount of fruit that still presents given the wine’s age, a testament to the fact that Jeff Pisoni definitely knows what he’s doing with chardonnay. Probably has several more years of evolution ahead of it, but drinking beautifully right now.
Mar 3rd, 2018
Santa Lucia Highlands, Central Coast, California, USA
