Lush and ripe, made in the modern California cult style of flamboyantly sweet blackberries, cassis and chocolate, soft tannins and immediate appeal. Defines richness and opulence, if not complexity. Drink now–2014.
— S.H.
(9/1/2011)
While this Chardonnay is packed with ripe pineapple, pear and tropical fruit and has decent acidity, it’s awkwardly sugary and raw. Tastes like Chinese sweet and sour sauce. The fruit is good, but the wine needs to be drier.
— S.H.
(9/1/2011)