Wow, the best Chardonnay I've tasted in a while, rich like lemon custard with a clean citrus pith finish, awesome with our grilled salmon and morel pasta,
Superb! — 8 years ago
2000 vintage. From Jay. 2000 Bartolo Mascarello - Brief Note from Galloni Historical Retrospective Held in London April 26, 2016. Black fruits, Black cherry with some menthol. Good sweetness on the entry. Good acidity. Weak on the rear pallet. Finish is somewhat weak. Nice ruby colour. More in the style of what Maria Teresa's father than her. Fruit is much more muted. It has integrated well over the years from the initial barnyard aromatics that it displayed when initially bottled. Drink no to 2020. 89/100 — 8 years ago
Tangerine, pear, orange blossom, subtle vanilla on the nose, very pleasant and inviting. Medium acidity that raises when the temperature decreases, balance with fruit beautifully, medium body and round. Long lasting with a hint of Creme brûlée and orange pith. 3 years in the bottle has done this wonders. If anything, a touch high alcohol . — 8 years ago
Excellent. Loved with poach salmon in Greek spices — 9 years ago
Well. It's rather good. — 9 years ago
Really nice Pinot. Earthy and rich in the nose, fruity and floral on the tongue. A little barnyard but not too much. Well rounded and very drinkable. Enjoyable with cheese and crackers. Definitely would drink again. Maureen says "too bad it's gone." — 10 years ago
Great apples and minerality in this wine! Complex flavors that last with resounding acidity! Can't wait to get my hands on another bottle! — 10 years ago
This wine is magic with age. What seems like over the top, more-is-more when young mellows and knits into a compelling, balanced, complex and long tasty drink of a wine. I'm always astounded at the change in the bottle, and the '09 is just finding its moment. And hey, California Aligoté in there, so that's cool too. — 7 years ago
Savory and games in nose and mouth with great liveliness and verve after 11 years. Balanced and screaming for duck, venison or chanterelle risotto. Brilliant! — 8 years ago
Business dinner in Houston with Steve Kossuth, Ron Owen and the Entero team from Calgary. — 8 years ago
Super Chardonnay from CA central coast with hints of apricot and peach on the initial nose. A little spice on the finish with not too much oak. Good value $17 and could age nicely in a year or so. Go out and buy a bottle... — 9 years ago
As a member of Foxen's wine club, it's always a welcomed sight when a shipment arrives! This came in my last shipment, and I couldn't resist. Big tropical fruit that's not too buttery or oaky with great balance make this Chardonnay a winner. ~$32 | #foxen #santamariavalley #chardonnay
On the eyes:
Clear Star Bright
Med Straw-Yellow
Light Stain, Med Tears
No Gas/Floc
On the nose:
Powerful Tropical fruit
Citrus Peel and Salt
Mineralty, French Oak
Med Alcohol
On the tongue:
Sweet, Med Tannin
Med Acid, Med Alcohol
Med Round Body
Honey soaked Pineapple
Hint of Citrus and Herb
Good Balance, Med+ Finish
Good Complexity
— 9 years ago
Earthy aromas of cherry and spice. Smooth flavors of raspberry and cola with long finish. Found this in the clearance bin for half price. Score! — 10 years ago
A great Sauvignon Blanc from a boutique winery out of Santa Maria (Presqu'ile). Partly Presqu'ile and Riverbench vineyards this wine shows it's uniqueness with intriguing hints of jalapeño. Seven months in neutral oak, stainless steel and concrete egg. — 10 years ago
My last bottle of this low alcohol (12.7) PN from 2011 has held up beautifully. Ripe cherry, fresh oregano leaves, and slate like minerals in the nose. Lots of gravel and sous bois initially give way to dark cherry fruit with a gunflint minerality. Great balance. — 8 years ago
Strawberry nose. Cooked strawberry in the glass. Low alcohol and classic California fruit. Fruit forward but well balanced with good acidity. A good one for a great price if you like this style. — 8 years ago
Started out like a dead ringer Burgundy. Won't be a long term keeper but drinking well. Green all the way through with a well structured acidic finish. 2 hours in it started to go flat. — 8 years ago
Clearly handled must very gently, no excessive extract of pip or skin tannin that I associate with new world Pinot. Gorgeous nose, violets, and super pure raspberry and strawberry aromas immediately. Opened nicely in glass 30 mins in — 8 years ago
I asked the sommelier for a robust, buttery Napa valley Chardonnay. This is what she recommended. I was delightfully surprised and impressed. Nice bouquet followed by a rich, creamy density with a hint of crispness. Will look for it in retail. — 9 years ago
Holy moly. Super beautiful and elegant on opening, and two days later is still hanging in there on the palate with great minerality though the nose is a ghost of what it was the first night. Two barrels made, if you can find it, grab it. (Yes, that's my daughter's homework acting as a coaster, and yes, the Ojai showed better than the Cornas that night.) 2010 — 9 years ago
Met Andrew last Friday. Love his wines especially this wine. He is really in touch with his land! — 9 years ago
Exceptional nose of dark cherry, spice and cedar. Taste blossoms in the mouth with dark fruits and hints of spice. Long finish. Got better after being open for a couple hours. Classic Santa Maria Pinot. — 10 years ago
Loving this, it's a Pinot with all the elements I love in Cayuse — 11 years ago
Ryan Johnson
Magnum bottle - this was silky with dark boysenberry, celery and white pepper. Perfect Thanksgiving wine with nicely tart acidity. In a perfect place right now. — 7 years ago