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MacRostie
Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast 2008
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The 2008 Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast is
pale straw gold in color, with ripe pear
and bright honeydew melon aromas, and
just a touch of vanilla. A rich, elegant
style, with intense concentrated citrus,
green apple, spice and fresh-cut
flowers. In the mouth it is full and
round, with baked apple, fresh
pineapple, and hints of rich lemon pie.
Full-bodied, gaining depth and
complexity on the finish, where the
minerality shines through. The long
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Price $32 |
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Truchard
Chardonnay 2009
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Chardonnay is located throughout the
southern part of the Truchard Estate
Vineyard. The vines range from 11 - 33
years old and benefit from the various
marine soils, gently sloped terrain, and
cooler temperatures - conditions that
make the Carneros region ideal for
growing Chardonnay. They produce
aromatic wines with tropical fruit
characteristics and a unique spicy
element. The 2009 Truchard Chardonnay
features a floral nose with tropical
fruit, Meyer lemon, and pineapple;
combined with fig, vanilla, and spice.
The mouth is filled with intense flavors
of wildflower honey, green apple, and
fresh pear. Firm acidity provides a
bright finish of citrus, mineral, and
toasted oak. Great with a seafood salad! |
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Price $36 |
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Flowers Chardonnay 2008
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The Flowers wines were all amazing, and although the
Pinots are sold out, the 2008 Chardonnay was fantastic!
This wine is a blend of several Sonoma Coast vineyards, including
Camp Meeting Ridge; a blend of Dijon clones (95 and 76), mature
vine clone 4, and the low-yielding "Old Wente" selection.
Enjoy the balanced depth and complexity, light straw to golden
color, and aromas unfolding with layers of lemon, pear, apricot and wet
stone minerality. This vintage shows crispness on the palate, with a
lush and balanced citrus finish. Showing very well now and will continue
to gain complexity for 1 - 3 years.
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Price $53 |
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Keenan
Chardonnay 2009, Spring Mountain District
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The Keenan 2009 Chardonnay, Spring Mountain District,
starts off with lovely notes of citrus, ripe pear and green apple in the
nose. Hints of lush white peach are noticed as the wine opens up. The sur-lie aging has added richness and complexity, a touch of oak
character returns on the finish as well as a hint of minerality. Like
all of Keenan’s wines, this Chardonnay is a food worthy wine whose crisp
acidity and medium body will accompany a wide variety of food fare.
“Michael Keenan continues to impress me with the quality of his
wines and readers need to take notice of what is going on at this
beautiful winery on Spring Mountain. The 2008 Chardonnay, which is
primarily from estate vineyards, is reminiscent of a top-notch Chablis.
It exhibits aromas of crushed rocks, spring flowers, white currants,
lemon zest, and a hint of citrus oil. Medium-bodied and crisp, with no
oak in evidence, this is a beauty to drink over the next 3-4 years."
Robert M. Parker, Jr.
Great with grilled scallops and lemon sauce!
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Price $34 |
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