The Steven Kent Winery

Merrillie Livermore Valley Chardonnay

9.09 ratings
9.05 pro ratings
Livermore Valley, San Francisco Bay, California, USA
Chardonnay
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Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.5

Another classic Californian Chardonnay , this one is from Livermore Valley, where I have tasted many reds over the years, only a small part in vivino. I wish to find more freshness though they are loyal to local style which I find a bit too creamy and oaky. Light gold, Apple, vanilla, citrus, grapefruit and a touch of oak, creamy yet still S bit fresh, lightly bitter acidity to continue in through the finish. My score 85, drink to 2018

Another classic Californian Chardonnay , this one is from Livermore Valley, where I have tasted many reds over the years, only a small part in vivino. I wish to find more freshness though they are loyal to local style which I find a bit too creamy and oaky. Light gold, Apple, vanilla, citrus, grapefruit and a touch of oak, creamy yet still S bit fresh, lightly bitter acidity to continue in through the finish. My score 85, drink to 2018

1 person found it helpfulJan 31st, 2016
Rhonely Boy

Tight, give it 5 years

Tight, give it 5 years

1 person found it helpfulNov 28th, 2014
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.8

Bright yellow with medium intensity. Some citrus notes on the nose, a little singular. Develops a woody undertone. Very sharp to start with moderate plus acidity (7.5/10) with a medium body. A little nutty, slight caramel and soft undertone of butter. Long and lingering finish with some minerality to finish it off. Definitely think this needs some time to mellow out.

Bright yellow with medium intensity. Some citrus notes on the nose, a little singular. Develops a woody undertone. Very sharp to start with moderate plus acidity (7.5/10) with a medium body. A little nutty, slight caramel and soft undertone of butter. Long and lingering finish with some minerality to finish it off. Definitely think this needs some time to mellow out.

Oct 11th, 2016
Scorewine

Wine writer http://www.israelwines.co.il

8.5

Another classic Californian Chardonnay , this one is from Livermore Valley, where I have tasted many reds over the years, only a small part in vivino. I wish to find more freshness though they are loyal to local style which I find a bit too creamy and oaky. Light gold, Apple, vanilla, citrus, grapefruit and a touch of oak, creamy yet still S bit fresh, lightly bitter acidity to continue in through the finish. My score 85, drink to 2018

Another classic Californian Chardonnay , this one is from Livermore Valley, where I have tasted many reds over the years, only a small part in vivino. I wish to find more freshness though they are loyal to local style which I find a bit too creamy and oaky. Light gold, Apple, vanilla, citrus, grapefruit and a touch of oak, creamy yet still S bit fresh, lightly bitter acidity to continue in through the finish. My score 85, drink to 2018

Feb 6th, 2016
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