The Barnetts are first class people, and operate a first class winery. If you're in Napa you owe it to yourself to make the trek up to take in their spectacular views and fantastic wines!
This is the best example of the Sangiacomo Chardonnay I've had to date. Baked pears, apricots, and butterscotch leap from the Glass without any coaxing. The palate follows through with similar intensity as well.
An abv listed at 14.7% is very well concealed. Oak, fruit, and acidity are all in harmony. Thank you David Tate for making the type of chardonnay I've been craving lately. — 8 years ago
Low acid, Med tannins, going to be an ugly night ;-) — 9 years ago
Awesome wine, great nose, never gets boring, great with food but also evening glass — 9 years ago
Was very surprised how good this was after decant, only got it since my sons name is "Tate" — 9 years ago
Still young at 14 years! complex, strong, yet balanced. — 9 years ago
Wellll this is my second favorite of the Champagnes I just got schooled in as part of the effervescence LA event I’m lucky enough to be attending for @Delectable Wine ! It is also Geoff Kruth’s first pick. What can I say... it is classic. Elegant. Toast and almost caramel on the nose. It reminds me of a toasty communion bread dipped in perfect church grape juice and I know that sounds basic but this is like...magical communion. I’d commune with it all day. — 7 years ago
Very smooth — 8 years ago
I love this...sweet and bold...just enough earth. — 8 years ago
So damn good! — 9 years ago
Very enjoyable — 9 years ago
Had at Zanzibar restaurant in Merimbula as one of their paired wines, absolutely loved it! — 9 years ago
MT Veeder fruit. Supple and long. — 7 years ago
Slightly sharp start with a mellow finish. — 8 years ago
Stunning! Smooth, fruity,deep — 8 years ago
Excellent wine. We don't get this is Canada. Great pairing with Kangaroo! (We don't get Kangaroo either!) — 9 years ago
Delicious SAB! Absolutely delicious. Must try the Ferus. — 9 years ago
Scott Rowe
A ripper from Lenswood.
— 7 years ago