2008 – Carneros, CA – $30 — Rating 3.25
This Chardonnay is softer and not nearly as big and buttery as many from Carneros.
Oct 302010
Chardonnay
Oct 262010
2006, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA $35 (S) — Rating 90
This un-oaked chard with no malolactic fermentation really surprised me. It had a really lush mouth feel and a subtle but unexpectedly rich creaminess especially as it warmed up.
Oct 262010
2006, Santa Lucia Highlands, CA $25 (S) — Rating 90
Half the wine is fermented in oak (the rest in steel) and half receives malolactic fermentation. Now this wine was no surprise and was right up my palate alley. Look for rich flavors like apricot, pineapple and butterscotch in addition to some tropical and citrus flavors.
Oct 192010
2007 -Cuvaison Chardonnay Carneros, CA $25 — Rating 86
Rich mouthfeel with soft hints of oak and butter
