Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2014 Hyde De Villaine Chardonnay, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Hyde De Villaine, Napa, Review, Sonoma, wine on April 7, 2021| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind. opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of hazelnut, yellow pears, talc and vanilla. Flavors of yellow pear and lemon curd. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink now. (92 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2014 Hyde De Villaine Chardonnay, Caerneros, California, Chardonnay, Hyde, Hyde De Villaine, Napa, Review, Sonoma, wine on May 28, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 90 minutes.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of brandied pears, nutmeg and lemon zest. Flavors of lemon zest, pears and minerals. Bright acidity, full bodied. Drink over the short term. (92 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2014 Frank Family Vineyards Rouge Carneros, California, Carneros, Frank Family, Napa, Pinot Noir, Review, Rouge, Sonoma, Sparkling, wine on February 21, 2020| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind.
Red raspberry color, clear with tiny, steady beading. Nose of strawberries, red raspberries and potpourri. Flavors of red raspberries, cherries and strawberries. Medium to bright acidity, full bodied. Drink over the short term. (91 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2011 Patz & Hall Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Hyde, Napa, Patz & Hall, Review, Sonoma, wine on December 16, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of butterscotch, hazelnut, yellow pear and yellow apple. Flavors of yellow pear, yellow apple and a bit of apricot pit. Light to medium acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink now. (91 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2016 Hyde De Villaine Chardonnay, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Hyde, Hyde De Villaine, Napa, Review, Sonoma, wine on September 12, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about three hours.
Light yellow color in the glass, just a little cloudy looking. Nose of hazelnut, creme, vanilla and yellow apple. Flavors of yellow apple, lemon zest and a bit of peach pit on the finish. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (93 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2014 Chateau St. Jean Cinq Cépages, California, Chateau St. Jean, Cinq Cepages, Red Bordeaux Blend, Review, Sonoma, Sonoma County, wine on February 4, 2019| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 90 minutes.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, cassis and plums. Flavors of Kirsch, black berries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink with air or hold. (92 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2014 Hyde De Villaine Chardonnay Hyde Vineyard, California, Carneros, Chardonnay, Hyde, Hyde De Villaine, Napa, Review, Sonoma, wine on November 26, 2018| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over 3 plus hours.
Light yellow to yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of hazelnut, yellow pear and yellow apple. Flavors of lemon, creme and stony minerals of a grand cru Chablis. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink or hold. (94 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2015 Carlisle Grüner Veltliner Steiner Vineyard, California, Carlisle, Grüner Veltliner, Review, Sonoma, Sonoma County, Steiner, wine on November 19, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over two hours.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of kumquat, apricot and lychee. Flavors of lychee, peach and apricot. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink or hold. Drinking really well right now. (91 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2011 Hanzell Chardonnay, California, Chardonnay, Hanzell, Review, Sonoma, wine on November 6, 2017| Leave a Comment »
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Visited several times over 24 hours.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of lemon curd, pineapple and wet stones. Flavors of lemon zest and mixed yellow citrus fruits. Bit of vanilla after significant air. Medium acidity, full bodied. Drink over the medium term, let’s say 3-5 years. (92 points)
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Posted in Wine Reviews, tagged 2011 B Kosuge Chardonnay Sonoma Coast, California, Chardonnay, Kosuge, Review, Sonoma, wine on May 16, 2016| 1 Comment »
Tasted blind in a Chardonnay tasting.
Light yellow to maybe yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of grass, lemon, vanilla, florals. Flavors of lemon, lime, mixed yellow, minerals. Bright acidity, medium to full bodied. Drink or hold. My guess was this is a 2011 White Burgundy. I only missed that by the width of an ocean and continent. (91 points)
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