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CHARDONNAY 2016 Sonoma Coast
Vintage Assessments Tasting Note Producer CROSSBARN
Bright fairly light yellow colour. Fairly intense, gently complex, cedary, ripe lemon-apple nose. Dry, medium bodied, fairly well structured, slightly spicy, ripe lemon meringue flavours with a lingering, fairly crisp, gently cedary, toasty, very faintly tropical finish. Has 14,1 % alcohol and 2 g/L residual sugar with a screwcap closure. Better than the 2014 (**/**+) released on June 25, 2016 at $29.95. CSPC 235945
Type White Table Wine
Agent Aut Win
Country USA
Region California
Rating **+(89 points)
Ripe, Gently Cedary
LCBO Text Status
Paul Hobbs' is one of the most accomplished winemakers in the world, and his reputation as a wine consultant is unparalleled. Nearly 3 dozen wineries in California, Chile and Argentina depend upon his skill and knowledge. This hand-harvested Chardonnay is typically rich and lively with a silky mouthfeel. You can expect it to offer considerable poise and finesse with complex and layered fruit tones. This is a wine that will reward 5+ years in your cellar, or you can enjoy it tonight with lobster tail or barbecued pork. Price $ 34.95
Bottle Size 750 mL
Tasting Date vintages release - July 8, 2017
Cases bought 334 (12 bottles per case)

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