Chardonnay Vine Hill Road Vineyard 2008

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Tasting Notes

Pure, ripe and supple, with subtle melon, spice, citrus and honeysuckle notes that are full-bodied, elegant and delicate, ending with a mix of floral and mineral notes. Drink now through 2016.

Score: 93

Winespectator.com, Wine Spectator Maturity: 2011-2016 31 July 2011

Greenish gold. Highly complex, mineral-driven aromas of fresh nectarine, citrus pith and iodine, along with a hint of smokiness. Supple, broad and impressively concentrated, with pit fruit and mineral flavors showing serious depth and firm acidity adding spine. Boasts an oily, mouthfilling texture but carries no excess weight and finishes with excellent persistence and a firm edge of acidity.

Score: 94

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous.com 01 May 2011

A sensational effort, the layered, full-bodied 2008 Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard exhibits hints of peaches, buttered nuts, white currants, pears and subtle smoke, a rich mouthfeel and a long finish.

Score: 95

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com 01 February 2011

The elegant 2008 Chardonnay Vine Hill Vineyard exhibits abundant amounts of citrus and roasted nuts along with a layered mouthfeel, good acidity, medium to full body, and impressive purity. It, too, represents a hypothetical blend of top-notch white Burgundy and Sonoma Chardonnay. Best drunk during the first 5-7 years of life

Score: 93 - 95

Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, RobertParker.com Maturity: 2010-2017 01 February 2010