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Friday, April 11, 2014

A couple of big Chardonnays..


2011 Chardonnay, Eola-Amity Hills, Seven Springs Vineyard, La Source


2011 Evening Land La Source Chardonnay...$54.99
Compare to $65 at the wineryVibrant, expressive, focused and concentrated, dancing lightly with an array of toast- and mineral-accented peach, pear, lime and orange blossom flavors, lingering enticingly against refined acidity.
Rated 94/100 The Wine Spectator
Rated 94/100 The Wine Advocate




2011 Stonestreet Upper Barn Chardonnay...$62.99
Compare to $75 at the wineryFull bright yellow. Ripe, deep aromas of lemon peel, tangerine, beeswax, crushed rock and dusty herbs, with hints of honey and tropical fruits. Large-scaled, rich and tactile, with nearly viscous flavors of lemon, white peach and butterscotch. Really compelling, ripe, vibrant fruit here, and wonderfully broad and dry. Very complex and sexy wine, a brilliant rendition of this outstanding chardonnay vineyard
Rated 95/100 Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar

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