(July 30, 2017) … I have no doubt, as I am writing this, that when we have our Chardonnay-loving friend Sue over, and she and my wife get onto their Chardonnay-kick and those wines flow I am just there to document it:
Coyote’s Run 2010 Red Paw Chardonnay … Pineapple, vanilla, golden delicious, pear, almond praline … Great acid backing and hints of caramel green-apple. Stunning at 7 years of age. (NB: a year and a half later this wine is not as good – note to come). see original review here
16 Mile 2011 Civility Chardonnay … Another winner, and one year younger: plenty of apricot, peach, and even some caramel and smoked-apple, which sounds odd but really adds an extra layer to the wine. see original review here
Cave Spring 2012 Dolomite Chardonnay … Stepping up another year and the fruit becomes more vibrant with notes of peach, delicious apple, and sweet vanilla-caramel; this one is rich and full bodied in the mouth with an almost creamy-like texture – if it was the for the great acidity still backing it up this would be a California nightmare. see original review here
Lailey 2013 CuriosiThree Old Vines Chardonnay … The curiosity line was always something fun and this old vines version has a ton of apple juice orientation on both the nose and palate … It didn’t developed much else but I have a feeling it’s just in a funny phase. no original review
