Chardonnay
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88 items in Chardonnay
1991 Stony Hill California (750ml) |
$20.00
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1992 Kalin Cellars Cuvee LV California (750ml) |
$30.00
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| FineWine International | |||||
| "Full flavored, complex and long lived Chardonnay from Jasper Long's vineyard in Dry Creek, made by the iconoclastic Terry Leighton." | |||||
1995 Long Vineyards Special Selection California (750ml) |
$30.00
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| FineWine International | |||||
| "Classic ripe, spicy, complex and well balanced Chardonnay." | |||||
1996 McCrea Winery Washington (750ml) |
$30.00
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| FineWine International | |||||
| "Excellent Washington State winery located near Puget Sound, producing highly regarded wines. Columbia Valley grown and barrel fermented, complex and well balanced." | |||||
1997 Paoletti California (750ml) |
$24.00
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| Wine Spectator 88 | |||||
| "Quite massive butterscotch, coconut, bacon and apricot flavors. Highly oak-influenced and atypical of the varietal and region. Tasty, fun and exotic." | |||||
1998 Dehlinger Russian River Valley California (750ml)
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| Robert Parker 89 | |||||
| The 1998 Chardonnay Estate is an unfiltered cuvee of 3,000 cases. It possesses a Chablis-like character, exhibiting steely mineral notes intermixed with citrus and lemon/lime-like characteristics. While powerful, the alcohol is well-concealed beneath the pure fruit. Readers looking for less obvious new oak in their Chardonnays should give this wine a try. It should drink well for several years. | |||||
1998 Kistler, Les Noisetiers California (750ml) |
$75.00
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1998 Martinelli Woolsey Rd California (750ml) |
$48.00
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| Robert Parker 92 | |||||
| "This top-notch Chardonnay possesses 4-7 years of aging potential. It was aged in approximately 50% new French oak, and bottled without fining or filtration. The quality level is impeccably brilliant. The 1998 Chardonnay Woolsey Road (possessing a modest 13.8% alcohol) reveals a fragrant nose of orange peel, lemon butter, honeysuckle, and peaches. Medium to full-bodied, with abundant fruit, restraint and layers of ripeness in its full-bodied, voluptuous texture and palate, it will drink well for 4-5 years." | |||||
1998 Rochioli River Block California (750ml) |
$55.00
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| Robert Parker 90 | |||||
| "The 1998 Chardonnay River Block Vineyard (225 cases), which emerges from a vineyard planted in sandy, loamy soils, saw 100% new French oak. Full-bodied, with a pronounced mineral, lemon butter, and toasty-scented nose, and tight-knit, gravel-like falvors offering tropical fruit, leesy Burgundian notions, and a hint of roasted almonds." | |||||
1998 Rochioli South River California (750ml) |
$65.00
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| Robert Parker 90+ | |||||
| "The tightly-knit, light golden-colored 1998 Chardonnay South River comes from the Hanzell Chardonnay clone planted in an old riverbed. This offering reveals the same mineral characteristics as its sibling, but it needs more time in the bottle. Full-bodied, with a distinctive hazelnut character, a substantial, glycerin-imbued, full-bodied palate, and youthful, unevolved, smoky tropical fruit, and buttery flavors, it requires another year of bottle age, and should last for 4-5 years." | |||||
1998 Villa Mt. Eden Signature Series California (750ml) |
$35.00
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1999 Dehlinger California (750ml) |
$30.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 90 | |||||
| "Aromas of honey and orange peel. Rich, concentrated and intensely flavored, but uncompromisingly dry (barely 0.5 grams per liter, according to Dehlinger). Orange peel and mineral notes give the wine excellent verve. A very successful vintage for this wine." | |||||
1999 Kistler, Les Noisetiers California (750ml) |
$75.00
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1999 Martinelli Charles Ranch California (750ml) |
$48.00
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1999 Martinelli Woolsey Rd California (750ml) |
$45.00
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| Robert Parker 90 | |||||
| "The 1999 Chardonnay Woolsey Road (13.4% alcohol) shows attractive, steely, mineral and orange characteristics, medium to full body, excellent purity, and a Chablis-like character. Elegant and rich, it is destined to last for 4-5 years." | |||||
1999 Martinelli, Martinelli Road California (750ml) |
$60.00
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| Robert Parker 91 | |||||
| "The 1999 Chardonnay Martinelli Road (a Chardonnay vineyard that is essentially the lower slopes of the Jackass and Jackass Hill Zinfandel vineyards) offers steely, waxy, buttery tropical fruits, great ripeness, good underlying acidity, smoky, leesy characteristics, and a full-bodied, fruit-dominated finish. It should drink well for 2-3 years. It offers a slightly reserved/restrained style." | |||||
1999 Peter Michael Le Caprice California (750ml) |
$45.00
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1999 Peter Michael La Carriere California (750ml) |
$90.00
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| Wine News 90 | |||||
| Fine flavor definition and very good acidity. Citrus, apple and herb aromas and very good acidity. Round apple, anise and pineapple show on the velvety palate. The wine finishes with a pretty melding of pineapple and vanilla, like an elegant tropical creamsicle. Enticing, but still tight enough to warrant holding for a year or two. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 90 | |||||
| "Lots to admire, with its ripe, rich, smoky fig, apricot and apple flavors. Turns a tad coarse and oaky, but with its depth and concentration, nothing a little time won't solve. Best from 2002 through 2006. 1,227 cases made. " | |||||
1999 Pride Mountain California (750ml) |
$65.00
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| FineWine International | |||||
| Only 416 cases produced! Winery notes: "The Napa Chardonnay block yielded fruit with a very healthy natural acidity and remarkable varietal definition?.The full body and round middle provide a balance, which will complement a wide variety of dishes." | |||||
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| "Lots of oak and extract, a rich, silky style, laden with fig, citrus and smoky oak, finishing with a spicy vanilla edge." | |||||
1999 Rochioli Allen Vineyard California (750ml) |
$65.00
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| Robert Parker 93 | |||||
| "Even more impressive, the 1999 Chardonnay Allen Vineyard displays high quality French oak intermixed with tropical fruit aromas and scents. This big, thick, super-concentrated wine possesses enough acidity to buttress its powerful and formidable size." | |||||
1999 Rochioli River Block California (750ml) |
$65.00
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| Robert Parker 92 | |||||
| "The superb 1999 Chardonnay River Block, made from the sandy, loamy soils is tightly knit, with great fruit, an underlying liquid minerality, and plenty of leesy, smoky, tropical fruit intermixed with roasted almonds as well as a steely note." | |||||
| Wine Spectator 91 | |||||
| "Intense, with vibrant citrus, tart pear, tropical fruit and nectarine, turning rich, smooth and complex, with delicacy and finesse. Drink now through 2004. 332 cases made." | |||||
2000 Dehlinger California (750ml) |
$35.00
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| Robert Parker 90 | |||||
| "There are 3,300 cases of the unfiltered, steely, Chablis-like 2000 Chardonnay Estate. It possesses excellent citrus and liquid mineral notes, medium body, subtle oak, and loads of fruit. This crisp and refreshing offering will drink well during its first 2-3 years of life." | |||||
2000 Kistler, Kistler Vineyard California (750ml) |
$100.00
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| Robert Parker 90 | |||||
| "The tightly-knit 2000 Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard (1,800 cases) is reminiscent of a grand cru Puligny-Montrachet. Lemony honeyed grapefruit, orange rind, and buttered citrus aromas are accompanied by subtle notions of liquid stones, roasted almonds, and a long, medium to full-bodied finish with refreshing levels of acidity. As with all of the Kistler Chardonnays, it is elegant, restrained, nuanced, yet intensely flavorful." | |||||
| Wine Spectator 93 | |||||
| "Focused on ripe pear, pineapple, earthy citurs, gracefully unfolding flavor and textural nuances. Oak plays a small role." | |||||
2000 Kistler, Les Noisetiers California (750ml) |
$75.00
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| Wine- Maker Notes | |||||
| "Classic Chassange nose of hazelnuts, smoke, and lees tinged with lime blossom. Pure, sharply delineated flavors of lime and minerals. Long finish. Delicious now." | |||||
2000 Kistler, Vine Hill California (750ml) |
$100.00
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| Robert Parker 91 | |||||
| "The 1,800-case cuvee of 2000 Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard is long and textured. Along with its liquid minerality, it possesses orange marmalade/tangerine, citrus oil, white fruit, and subtle wood notes. The wine is medium to full-bodied and admirably perfumed. This is a stunning Chardonnay to enjoy over the next 7-8 years." | |||||
| Wine Spectator 92 | |||||
| "Lots of complexity, depth and richness, built around a tight, concentrated core of anise, pear, fig and earthy citrus. Holds its tight focus on a long flavorful finish." | |||||
2000 Martinelli Charles Ranch California (750ml) |
$35.00
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| Robert Parker 89 | |||||
| "The 2000 Chardonnay Charles Ranch exhibits a surprisingly evolved color, and high acidity. It is somewhat monolithic, and the acids are poking through, giving it a tartness atypical for Martinelli. This was the last Chardonnay vineyard to be harvested in 2000, and perhaps it never achieved the ripeness of the other vineyards. Nevertheless, there is abundant fruit (candied citrus and apples) as well as a spicy quality. Drink it over the next 3-4 years." | |||||
2000 Martinelli Gold Ridge California (750ml) |
$60.00
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| Robert Parker 90 | |||||
| "The 2000 Chardonnay Gold Ridge Vineyard reveals a greensih hue to its light straw color as well as notes of smoke, honeyed fruit, cloves, and exotic tropical fruits in te background. Lusty, rich, and concentrated, with zesty underlying acidity, it should drink well for 3-5 years." | |||||
2000 Martinelli Woolsey Rd California (750ml) |
$40.00
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| Robert Parker 91+ | |||||
| "The intriguing, earthy, leesy, smoked beer nut aromas of the 2000 Chardonnay Woolsey road belies its medium gold color. It has great up-front fruit, wonderful sweetness and flesh, and a long, full-bodied, concentrated finish." | |||||
2000 Martinelli, Martinelli Road California (750ml) |
$55.00
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| Robert Parker 90 | |||||
| "Readers looking for a grand cru Chablis-like white should check out the steely, liquid minerality of the 2000 Chardonnay Martinelli Road. It reveals some tropical fruit notes, but the crisp acidity and high-toned mineral notes make for an intriguing, distinctive, full-bodied, intense Chardonnay. It should drink well for 5-6 years." | |||||
2000 Ramey Russian River California (750ml) |
$45.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 88-90 | |||||
| "At once ripe and minerally on the nose, with suggestions of dried fruits, nuts, coconut and vanilla. Then firm and minerally in the mouth, and showing more oak influence today than the Carneros bottling. A crisper, less fleshy style of Chardonnay with good rather than outstanding concentration." | |||||
2000 Rochioli River Block California (750ml) |
$65.00
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| Robert Parker 93 | |||||
| "The 2000 Chardonnay River Block displays a greenish hue to its light straw color, along with aromas of minerals, hazelnuts, smoke, peaches, and tropical fruit." | |||||
2000 Seven Lions, Buena Terra Vineyard California (750ml) |
$50.00
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| Wine- Maker Notes | |||||
| "Located off Eastside Road bordering the much-debated gravel pits. Not only is the soil rich in minerals there are large deposits of oyster and clamshells, which adds to the complexity. It has a very rich flavorful core of melon, pear, fig, and minerals and spices. 275 cases produced." | |||||
2001 Dehlinger California (750ml) |
$35.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar | |||||
| "Leesy aromas of apple, lime skin, butterscotch and spices. Dense and concentrated, with attractive racy, limey acidity. Currently a bit hard-edged from sulfur. (Dehlinger bottled this wine late, in January of this year, for logistical reasons, after having left it in stainless steel tank for several months.)" | |||||
| Wine Spectator 90 | |||||
| "Firmly structured, with a mix of tart citrus and tropical fruit flavors of pineapple, fig and lemon peep, shaded by a touch of anise and earthiness and finishing with a light oaky aftertaste." | |||||
2001 Kistler Hyde Vineyard California (750ml) |
$100.00
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| Robert Parker 92 | |||||
| "Light gold in color, the 2001 Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard reveals intense aromas of buttery honeysuckle, lemon oil, toast, and smoke. More exotic/flamboyant than its siblings, this in-your-face Chardonnay will drink well for 4-5 years." | |||||
2001 Kistler, Hudson California (750ml) |
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| Robert Parker 91 | |||||
| The 2001 Chardonnay Hudson E-Block exhibits a light gold color as well as scents of butter, caramel, and hazelnuts. Made in an exuberant, medium to full-bodied style, with loads of fruit, outstanding purity, and a long, lusty finish, this classic Hudson Vineyard Chardonnay should drink well for 5-6 years | |||||
| Wine Spectator 91 | |||||
| "Deep, rich and concentrated, with a complex range of ripe pear, citrus, fresh earth, herb and sage flavors that are well-focused and persistent, leading to a long, supple, harmonious aftertaste." | |||||
2001 Kistler, Vine Hill California (750ml)
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$90.00
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| Robert Parker 95 | |||||
| "A brilliant effort, the 2001 Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard is tightly-knit, but full-bodied and powerful, with an oily texture buttressed by considerable acidity. Citrus oil, buttered tropical fruit, mineral, and roasted nut characteristics are present in this gorgeous offering. Full-bodied, pure yet well-structured, this terrific effort will drink well for 5-8 years." | |||||
2002 Aubert, Quarry Vineyard California (750ml) |
$145.00
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| Robert Parker 95 | |||||
| There are 300 cases of the 2002 Chardonnay Quarry Vineyard, which exhibits wonderful sweet, lemon/lime-like notes along with hints of nectarines and crushed rocks. Opulent, full-bodied, and fleshy, with hints of tropical fruit, this hedonistic Chardonnay should be consumed over the next 2-3 years. | |||||
2002 Chalk Hill Estate California (750ml) |
$35.00
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| Wine Enthusiast 92 | |||||
| This ultraexpensive Chardonnay comes down along mineral, steel and wet stone flavors. It's well-oaked, although you'll find tropical fruit, subtly, on the finish. It's extremely elegant, with a long draw of acidity and a classic structure. | |||||
2002 David Arthur California (750ml) |
$40.00
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2002 Kistler, Durell California (750ml)
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$95.00
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| Robert Parker 91-93 | |||||
| "The light straw/greenish-colored 2002 Chardonnay Durell Vineyard offers up aromas of lemon oil and vanilla custard in a clean, crisp, tart manner. The wine opens in the glass to reveal lemons, orange rind, pineapple, and plenty of rocks and minerals. Fresh, zesty, and exceptionally well-delineated, it is a candidate for 5-8+ years of ageability." | |||||
| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 91 | |||||
| " Bright, full yellow. Leesy aromas of crushed stone, baking spices, orange oil and charred oak, with a suggestion of light sulfides. Fatter on entry than the McCrea or Dutton Ranch bottlings, then big, rich and velvety in the middle palate, but with a firm acid spine. Not yet hugely complex but I like this wine's cooler flavors of pineapple, stone and minerals. Finishes with sneaky length and lingering notes of pineapple, menthol and crushed stone. This, too, seems quite young." | |||||
2002 Kistler, Vine Hill California (750ml)
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$95.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 93 | |||||
| "Bright, pale medium yellow. Captivating nose combines grapefruit, underripe pineapple, crushed stone and musky baking spices. Then rich and lush yet sharply delineated on the palate, with very dry flavors of pineapple, spices and stone. A very rich chardonnay that's still a bit youthfully subdued. Finishes long, ripe and dry, with a flavor of dusty stone." | |||||
| Robert Parker 92-95 | |||||
| "A spectacular offering, the 2002 Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard (adjacent to the Kistler winery) tastes like a California version of a great Batard-Montrachet. This dense, rich, layered, multidimensional Chardonnay builds incrementally in the mouth to reveal leesy notes intermixed with liquid minerals, lemon rind, citrus oils, and orange marmalade. Like its siblings, it reveals subtle oak notes along with great purity, tremendous palate presence, full body, and a majestic style. However, patience will be required." | |||||
2002 Vineyard 8 Reserve Chardonnay California (750ml) |
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| FineWine International | |||||
| The 2002 Vineyard 8 Chardonnay exhibits an intense nose of tropical fruit mixed with citrus and spice. The fruit flavors echo the aromas and on the palate and the wine is mouth filling. There is a long, lingering finish and the subtle flavors of Seguin oak add to the wine's complexity while not intruding on the purity of the fruit flavors. If the 2001 Vineyard 8 reminded one of Chassagne-Montrachet, the 2002 reminds one of Corton Charlemagne. Those who like a boldly flavored, full bodied wine will not be disappointed with the 2002 Vineyard 8 Chardonnay. | |||||
| Dan Berger's Vintage Experiences | |||||
| "Exceptional: Vineyard 8 Chardonnay Substantial oak notes, but not buttery or over the top, with attractive tropical and citrus notes, lower alcohol (13.8%), and great acidity. Big, but balanced." | |||||
| Wine Enthusiast 92 | |||||
| "Fresh and racy, with big, tight acidity and a stony minerality that brings the Central Coast to mind. There are underlying fruit complexities of lime zest and pineapple, with a buttercream texture and a sweet layering of toasty oak. Distinguished Chardonnay." | |||||
2003 Hyde de Vallaine California (750ml) |
$55.00
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 89 | |||||
| "Peach skin color. Subtle, cool aromas of citrus fruits and herbs. Dense, brisk and minerally but pliant, with fleshy fruit flavors of citrus, apple and pear. Lingering finishing flavors of orange, stones and spicy oak." | |||||
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| "Exceptional quality. Refined and complex in character (apple, toast, honey, vanilla), full bodied, very supple and long on the palate, with a persistent finish. Seamless. Unfined, unfiltered." | |||||
| Wine & Spirits 91 | |||||
| "The wine is complex and earthy, with mineral tones set into brisk, lemony flavor. Bright, golden delicious apple flavors come up with air, as does a lot of youthful oak influence." | |||||
2003 Kistler, Durell California (750ml) |
$105.00
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| Robert Parker 90-93 | |||||
| "Liqueur of minerals in addition to lemon oil and egg custard might well be a worthy descriptor for the 2003 Chardonnay Durell Vineyard. Light gold with a greenish hue, this wine is a bit more evolved in color than the McCrea Vineyard, but generous, full-bodied, and rich, with uplifting, vibrant acidity, giving freshness and zest to all the component parts. This is a candidate for 4-5 years of aging, although I suspect it is going to last longer." | |||||
2003 Kistler, Hudson California (750ml) |
$100.00
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| Wine Spectator 91 | |||||
| "Exotic and smoky, with fig, honeysuckly, citrus and marshmallow flavors that are fulll-blown and moutcoating, ending with a smoky campfire aroma." | |||||
| Robert Parker 90-92 | |||||
| "The 2003 Chardonnay Hudson E-Block has crisp acidity and a big, smoky, hazelnut-scented nose with a hint of ripe pear and various tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango. It is a traditional California Chardonnay with the oak well-integrated and the acidity zesty, giving uplifting vibrancy." | |||||
2003 Kistler, Kistler Vineyard California (750ml) |
$115.00
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| Robert Parker 94-96 | |||||
| "The 2003 Chardonnay Kistler Vineyard has a Corton-Charlemagne-like personality. Notes of acacia flower, stone fruits, liqueur of rocks, some orange blossom notes intermixed with apple skin, and hints of hazelnut and lemon butter are all present in this full-bodied, stony, mineral-dominated wine that is undeniably impressive. Again, it is backward, but there is an inner core of concentration that just goes on and on. Drink it over the next 7-8 years." | |||||
2003 Kistler, McCrea California (750ml) |
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| Robert Parker 92-95 | |||||
| "The 2003 Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard has a Chablisien character because of its striking mineral notes in addition to lemon zest, orange rind, and a hint of tropical fruit. It is medium to full-bodied, dense, rich, layered, backward and restrained, but powerful on the palate. It should drink well for 5-7 years." | |||||
2003 Vineyard 8 Reserve Chardonnay California (750ml) |
$40.00
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| FineWine International | |||||
| The high elevation of the vineyard, (2020 feet) and the low yields have resulted in a remarkably complex wine which exhibits intense minerality as well as ripe lemon, apple and spice aromas and flavors. The wine is beautifully balanced and has a long, lingering finish. | |||||
| Wine Enthusiast 93 | |||||
| This is a wine to age, or at least to decant. Opened young it shows a hard steely character, even a tannic toughness, that only hints at what's to come. But older examples prove its ageability. This is a Grand Cru Chablis-style Chardonnay of enormous depth and vast potential. Open through 2010, and don't serve it too cold. Cellar Selection, Steve Heimoff | |||||
| Catherine Fallis, Master Sommelier | |||||
| Bright yellow gold and unctuous, this very Burgundian style of Chardonnay has completely unexpected notes of earth, mineral, tar, and yeast. Butter, caramel apple, and toasted almond notes come out towards the very clean, minerally finish. Alcohol is moderately high, balanced by bright, vivid acidity. The wine has that sexy ¿gras¿ or silk texture found in classic white Burgundy. Overall it is very ¿Montrachet-esque¿ and would be easy to mistake in a blind tasting too. Chardonnay snobs, this one¿s for you!" | |||||
2004 Aubert, Quarry Vineyard California (750ml) |
$195.00
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| Robert Parker 95 | |||||
| Made from an old Wente clone, the 2004 Chardonnay Quarry Vineyard offers notes of lemon oil, crushed rocks, white peaches, and a hint of orange blossoms in a full-bodied, gorgeously textured, super-fresh format buttressed by terrific acidity. This stunning Chardonnay should drink beautifully for 4-5+ years. This Chardonnay tends to be aged in 100% new oak (which is totally concealed) and is bottled without fining or filtration. Consequently, if it has just been shipped or moved, it can reveal a slight haze. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 94 | |||||
| "Intense and vibrant, with vivid mineral, green apple, lime and pear flavors that are subdued at first before opening up to reveal a rich core of hazelnut and nutmeg that adds a wonderful dimension to the fruit flavors. Complex and concentrated, it can stand short-term cellaring." | |||||
2004 Chappellet Napa California (750ml) |
$28.00
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| Wine- Maker Notes | |||||
| "Vivid and rich, our Chardonnay is produced from fruit grown in the southern reaches of Napa Valley. Here the cooling marine influence of the San Pablo Bay is famed for enhancing the abundant fruit flavors of this varietal. This wine's vibrant tropical fruit flavors and silky texture are beautifully balanced, with depth and richness achieved from sur lie ageing in French oak barrels and full malolactic fermentation. An aromatic mélange of ripe fruit, oak spice and creamy sweetness greets the nose. Concentrated fruit aromas of pear, pineapple and nectarine are enhanced by a lively dash of lemon zest. Upon tasting, waves of rich pineapple, lemon, nutmeg and toasted oak are framed by lively, crisp acidity. The mouthfeel is rich, with abundant fruit character and a mouth-filling creaminess." | |||||
| Wine Enthusiast 92 | |||||
| "The way the tropical fruit flavors, high acidity, oak and creamy lees play off each other is just wonderful. There's a density and weight that, combined with balance, make this a truly impressive wine." | |||||
| Wine Spectator 90 | |||||
| "A delicious young Chardonnay that features layers of ripe, spicy pear, fig and honeydew melon, hints of hazelnut, nutmeg and citrus rind, and a long, persistent finish." | |||||
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