Annika Vineyards 2009 Chardonnay (Livermore Valley)

Wine Enthusiast Rating: 88

Made by Karl Wente for golfer Annika Sorenstam, this Chardonnay is luxuriously big, oaky and full of vanilla, caramel, ripe apple and lime characters and very good for its style. Textured and looking for buttery lobster rolls or similar such fare to pair itself with. V.B. (11/1/2011) — 88

Bordeaux-style Red Blend, Columbia Valley (WA)

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