Dock Hooks

9.0

Dark fruit balanced through old oak showing light spice on the nose encouraging thought to nail a specific note but is remaining a bit of an enigma in my rock rattled head after a good day enhanced by 75 MPH Harley induced wind and the brilliance of Bose and an iPhone. Ok, back to the wine, it touches, lightly grabs spreading its dark berry mini-burst in a layered earth touched tannin slow ride making magic with some of Chapel Hill's Bin 54's straight up amazing goodness (in this case very rare filet mignon, garlic tinged green beans and almond slivers; my go to steak spot in NC). Damn, this is all so right-on! Cheers! — 10 years ago

Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.2

One of my favorite producers of the new-wave grower movement. Extra brut, but with enough fruit power to keep the wine from going ashy or hollow on the mid palate, enough dosage to temper the acid. Aromas are definitely to the (lightly oxidized) yellow tree fruit end of the spectrum (yellow plum, golden apple and pear), savory aromas go to salted caramel, hazelnut, miso, nori, popcorn (no butter). Lots of umami. To me, not a bottle for a lot of time in the cellar (3-5 years), but structurally on point and great to drink now. Lots of focus in general. — 11 years ago

Brent Adams

9.5

Lightly complex and tight flavors at the start and a very smooth subtly fruity, and crisp finish. Would go well with pork or chicken. Follow with something fuller bodied. — 12 years ago

EdnBrenda Medvid

9.2

Deep ruby color, earthy nose, light but flavorful taste. Slightly acid with a lightly dry finish. Should go well with grilled steaks or prime rib. — 10 years ago

Christian Miner

8.9

Pale gold in the glass, this wine smells of white flowers and ripe pears. In the mouth, beautiful pear and white floral flavors sit poised on the palate while mandarin acidity races electrically around the edges of the mouth, making the saliva glands go into overdrive across the long finish. Juicy, bright and delicious. Lightly sweet. 8.5% alcohol. — 11 years ago

Ramey Wine Cellars

10

"The 2011 Chardonnay Platt Vineyard is direct and focused in style. Butter, pastry, citrus and sweet spices are some of the nuances that come alive in the glass. Because of its proximity to the Pacific and the cool vintage, the Platt is a bit compact and tightly wound at this stage... Wild flowers, almonds and mint are layered into the finish. There is a lot to look forward to here."
- Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2014

We use classical Burgundian techniques with the addition of whole cluster pressing. All of our Chardonnays go through native yeast fermentation in three-year air dried French and Hungarian oak barrels and then native, delayed malolactic fermentation. The Platt is aged sur lies for 20 months in barrel, and then is lightly fined with traditional fining agents before being bottled without filtration. — 11 years ago

Ann Garrett

9.4

One of my fav's!
— 10 years ago

Michelle Cummings

9.3

Sweet and juicy — 10 years ago

with Tyler

Ramey Wine Cellars

10

"Ramey's 2011 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard is beautifully layered and succulent in the glass. Butter, almonds and hazelnuts all add complexity as this enveloping, resonant Chardonnay shows off its personality."
- Antonio Galloni, Vinous, February 2014

We use classical Burgundian techniques with the addition of whole cluster pressing of the grapes. All of our Chardonnays go through native yeast fermentation in three-year air dried French and Hungarian oak barrels and then native, delayed malolactic fermentation. The Hudson is aged sur lies for 20-21 months in barrel, and then lightly fined with traditional fining agents before being bottled without filtration. — 11 years ago

Anna Westendorf

9.1

Creamy and light with touch of vanilla. — 13 years ago