Chardonnay
Veramonte
“Reserva”
Casablanca Valley Chardonnay 2006 . .
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7.99
89/100 - International Wine Cellar. “Green-hued yellow. Seductively
perfumed nose offers ripe melon, pear, vanilla and an exotic anise
quality. Nicely concentrated pit fruit and melon flavors are braced
by zesty acidity and gain sweetness and flesh on the close. The oak
is very suavely integrated here and the finish displays impressive
persistence.” (Chile)
Foxglove
San Luis Obispo Chardonnay 2007 . .
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11.99
88/100 - Our score.
The 2007 Foxglove comes from San Luis Obispo, just
north of Santa Maria. It’s a touch weightier than the
popular 2006, with a creamy texture and mouth-filling flavors of
tropical fruits and vanilla. Offers an attractive citrusy snap on the
finish. (California)
Rodney Strong
Chalk Hill Chardonnay 2006 . .
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14.79
88/100 - Our score.
Here’s a medium to full-bodied Chardonnay with copious
pineapple and coconut flavors accented by lemon and lime.
It’s rich, ripe and creamy in the mouth with complex toasty vanillin
notes and refreshing, lingering acidity. (California)
Baileyana
“Grand Firepeak Cuvée”
Edna Valley Chardonnay 2005 . .
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17.99
90/100 - Wine Enthusiast. “Notable for very high acidity, this Chard
would be aggressive were it not for the ripe, honeyed flavors and
creamy texture, which soften it up. The flavors are very pure and
clean: of kiwi, lime, mango and papaya.” (California)
| Catena “Alta” Mendoza Chardonnay 2005 . . . . . 26.99 92/100 - Wine Spectator. 90/100 - International Wine Cellar. 92/100 - Wine Advocate. “The 2005 Alta Chardonnay comes from the Adrianna Vineyard at 4850 feet of elevation. It is 100% barrel-fermented using natural yeasts and went through full malolactic fermentation. It was aged sur-lie for 12 months in 60% new French oak. Light to medium gold in color, it has a distinguished aromatic profile of mineral, white flowers, toast, vanilla, apple, and poached pear. This is followed by a medium-bodied, concentrated, layered Chardonnay with flavors of fig and citrus also emerging on the palate. The wine has great balance and should evolve for another 2-3 years. It should age in the manner of a top-level white Burgundy and provide pleasure through 2014.” (Argentina) |
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| Our Scoring Scale 96 -100 - Extraordinary 90 - 95 - Exceptional 85 - 89 - Above Average |
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| 84 and below - | You won't find it at the Wine Discount Center |