A very interesting wine that clearly shows its cool-climate origins, with a great big burst of brisk acidity that gets the tastebuds whistling. Underneath are pure flavors of green apples and ripe kiwis. The oak is sizable, but perfect for this formula, adding delicious honey, butterscotch and vanilla flavors. This is the best J. Lynne Chard I’ve had.
— S.H.
(11/1/2007)
A very nice Russian River Chardonnay, with those pretty apple, pear and pineapple flavors, crisp, cool-climate acids, and spicy finish. There’s a lot of toasty oak, too.
— S.H.
(8/1/2005)
Pretty pale in color, and light and silky in texture, but with some powerful flavors. Cherries, cola, sweet rhubarb pie, Oriental spice and sweet smoky oak mingle together in a pleasant finish.
— S.H.
(10/1/2005)
Tastes as honeyed as a nougat candy, rich in caramel, vanilla and buttered toast. Somewhere under all that oak is decent pineapple fruit.
— S.H.
(10/1/2005)
Simple and easy, with some nice attributes. Starts with smoky, oaky aromas leading to cherry flavors and an elegant texture. This is a good regional-style wine.
— W.E.
(11/1/2004)