Chardonnay
38 items in Chardonnay
1995 Long Vineyards Special Selection California (750ml)
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$28.80
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| FineWine International | |||||
| "Classic ripe, spicy, complex and well balanced Chardonnay." | |||||
1996 McCrea Winery Washington (750ml)
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$28.80
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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." | |||||
1998 Kistler, Les Noisetiers California (750ml)
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$62.10
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1998 Rochioli River Block California (750ml)
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$62.10
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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)
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$62.10
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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)
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$33.30
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1999 Kistler, Les Noisetiers California (750ml)
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$62.10
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1999 Martinelli Charles Ranch California (750ml)
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$45.90
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| Robert Parker 90 | |||||
| Honeyed pineapple, orange, marmalade, minerals, and butter characterize the full-bodied, surprisingly nuanced, and stylish 1999 Chardonnay Charles Ranch. With only 13.4% alcohol, this wine possesses little power, but there is liquid minerality underneath all the fruit. Citrus oils also make an appearance. | |||||
1999 Martinelli Woolsey Rd California (750ml)
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$43.20
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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)
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$56.70
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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 La Carriere California (750ml)
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$85.50
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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)
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$62.10
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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." | |||||
| Wine Spectator | |||||
| "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)
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$62.10
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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)
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$62.10
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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)
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$33.30
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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, Vine Hill California (750ml)
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$62.10
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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)
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$45.90
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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)
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$56.70
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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)
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$43.20
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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)
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$56.70
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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)
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$43.20
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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)
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$62.10
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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)
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$47.70
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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) |
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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, 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." | |||||
2002 Aubert, Quarry Vineyard California (750ml)
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$137.70
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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)
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$33.30
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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 Kistler, Durell California (750ml)
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$62.10
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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 Vineyard 8 Reserve Chardonnay California (750ml)
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$37.80
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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)
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$52.20
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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." | |||||
| Restaurant Wine | |||||
| "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." | |||||
2004 Aubert, Quarry Vineyard California (750ml)
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$184.50
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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 Porter Bass California (750ml)
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$37.80
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| Wine- Maker Notes | |||||
| Our 2004 Chardonnay speaks of the soil. These soils have a high clay content with pockets of decomposing sandstone. The wine shows a strong mineral backbone with aromas of wet stones and limestone. The fruit is driven by citrus with flavors of meyer lemon sorbet. In the background there is a barrel flavor of toasted hazelnuts. As the wine opens there is the promise of tart apricot. The strong core, long finish and slight reduction imply that the wine will age gracefully. | |||||
2004 Ramey Sonoma Coast California (750ml)
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$33.30
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| Wine Spectator 91 | |||||
| "Wonderfully perfumed floral aromas lead to a mix of leesy, vibrant nutmeg, hazelnut, green apple an mineral nuances that give it a very distinctive flavor profile and mouthfeel." | |||||
| Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine 91 | |||||
| "While very much showing Ramey's typical richness and careful melding of lively fruit, creamy oak and complexing lees, this one is a bit narrow and more tightly drawn than its siblings with a streak of brisk acidity firming its latter palate and finish. If we were to pull its cork now, we would opt for service with meaty fish, but its depth signals clear potential for improvement with age, and we would opt first for letting it sit quietly for a couple more years." Two Puffs | |||||
| Robert Parker 90 | |||||
| The 2004 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast shows more tropical fruit than the Carneros, a greener hue to its color, and terrific acidity, with hints of white popcorn, brioche, and crushed rocks. | |||||
2004 Vineyard 8 Reserve Chardonnay California (750ml)
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$47.70
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| Wine- Maker Notes | |||||
| The high elevation of Vineyard 8, (2020 feet), and the low yields produce a remarkably elegant and vibrant Chardonnay with a distinctive minerality. This wine, as with our previous vintages, was 100% barrel fermented in a mix of new and one year old French oak barrels. To preserve the natural acidity in the wine we hold the malolactic fermentation to under 30%. The 2004 Vineyard 8 Chardonnay exhibits complex aromas and flavors of lemon zest, pippen apple, toasted almond, yeast and exotic spices. The wine is beautifully balanced and has a long, lingering finish. Our most Burgundian Chardonnay thus far. 500 cases produced. | |||||
| Wine Enthusiast 92 | |||||
| This Chard's acid-laden minerality dominates, tasting of cold metal and wet flint, with undertones of pineapple liqueur, and the finish is dry and oaky. Elegant, it's a Chard to drink with buttery lobster. Should develop interestingly, over the next 8 years. | |||||
2005 Brogan Cellars, Lone Redwood Vineyard California (750ml)
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$40.50
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| Wine- Maker Notes | |||||
| This wine is late bottled and has been aging for 9 months in 50% new French Oak. The wine is full bodied and will age well. Pale straw in color, nose exhibits juicy fruits, pear, apples, anise and as it opens more fruits. The flavors follow through with a full richness in entry and a lingering finish. | |||||
| FineWine International | |||||
| Produced by 'Margi' Williams who learned her skills under her father Burt at Williams Selyem Winery in the mid 1990's. This late bottled Chardonnay exemplifies her style. Matured in 50% new French Oak, the wine is full bodied and will age well. Pale straw in color with aromas of juicy fruits, pear, apples, anise. As it opens up, it exhibits even more fruits. The flavors follow through with a full richness in entry and a lingering finish. | |||||
2006 Aubert, Cuvee Lauren California (750ml)
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$184.50
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| Robert Parker 96 | |||||
| The 2006 Chardonnay Lauren Vineyard is a brilliant effort. One has to admire Aubert¿s ability to turn out something of this majesty in such a challenging year when so many Chardonnay and Pinot Noir vineyards were filled with botrytis. Lemon blossom, orange marmalade, and white currant aromas jump from the glass of this light straw-colored cuvee with a greenish hue (a characteristic that also appears in the Aubert 2007s). Beautiful notes of tropical fruits and crushed rocks are present in this gorgeously rich, full-bodied, well-focused Chardonnay. All the Aubert Chardonnays offer abundant power, vivid acidity, and dramatic, laser-like focus. | |||||
2006 Aubert, Ritchie Vineyard California (750ml)
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$156.60
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| Robert Parker 94-96 | |||||
| There are over 200 cases of the 2006 Chardonnay Ritchie Vineyard. Lemon oil, buttered nectarine, orange marmalade, pear, and hints of brioche and hazelnut are all present in this opulent, beautifully fruit-driven, yet strikingly rich and full-bodied Chardonnay. Drink it over the next 4-5 years. | |||||
2006 Peter Michael La Carriere California (750ml)
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$127.80
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| Steve Tanzer's International Wine Cellar 93 | |||||
| "Green-tinged yellow. More precise, subtle aromas of stone fruits, minerals and nutmeg. A step up in energy and fruit intensity, with lovely clarity to the flavors of stone fruits, lemon, lime, spices and crushed rock. Finishes quite long and brisk, in need of at least a year of patience." | |||||
| Robert Parker 92 | |||||
| One of my favorite cuvees is always La Carriere. The 2006 La Carriere (about 2,600 cases) displays wonderful honeyed grapefruit, crushed rock, and some spicy, yeasty notes along with nectarine and honeyed citrus. The wine is rich, full-bodied, with a striking minerality. It should drink nicely for 3 years maximum. | |||||
| Wine Spectator 90 | |||||
| "A big, bold style, with plenty of toasty oak and elements of graham cracker and wood. But also shows ripe, rich pear, apple and honeyed fruit that fans out nicely on the palate." | |||||