Light and fresh with lemon, honeydew melon, and slate. — a month ago
Big bold and rich with oak, cassis, and a touch of smoke. — a month ago
Medium bodied and well balanced for food or drinking alone. Cherry, oak, cedar, and tea. Rich and dark but not heavy. — a month ago
Tried at James Suckling — 2 days ago
Lemon, mineral, and pear with a touch of cream. Bright with acidity. — a month ago
Tried at James Suckling — 2 days ago
Clear purple tinted burgundy color with notes of cedar, cherry, and baking spice. — a month ago
A superb aromatic 100% Chardonnay, the V. 2022 Grower Collection is entirely sourced from the Calesa Vineyard by the Petaluma Gap, situated in the coolest parts of Sonoma County where Chard ripens slowly, developing pure, vibrant flavors and ideal acidity. They grow Chards from Clones Robert Young, and Burgundian Dijons.
This particular Chard wakes up all senses with its vibrant notes of lemon meringue, some ripened lychees, and baked guava. On the palate is respectfully complex, baked stony fruits in the mid-range and the lemon and mandarine peels continue to dominate to the back-end of the tongue.
Mouthfeel overall, pleasant, savory on soft spices, creamy thanks to its 100% MLF, and enticing oak touch coming from the 35% new French oak the wine was seating on. Great price point considering the quantity produced (1,200 cases) and where it comes from. Cheers! — 2 months ago
Sipping Fine Wine
Blend of Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot, Petit Verdot & Malbec. Deep Ruby, purple edges, youthful aromas of black fruit, spices, floral and flinty notes. On the palate flavors of blackberry and black cherry with some vanilla and tobacco and herbal notes. Vivid acidity, firm tight tannins with long finish ending with a vibrant character, a bit young, should benefit from bottle aging. — 25 days ago