Townley
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Townley 2009 Alder Springs Vineyard Chardonnay (Mendocino)
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- $38
A worthy followup to the dramatic ’08. Bone dry and zesty in cool-climate acidity, it shows bracing flavors of steely minerals, Meyer lemons, limes and buttered toast. A terrifically complex, Chablis-style wine made for upscale fare, and should develop bottle complexity over the next six years.
— S.H.
(4/1/2011)
Townley 2008 Alder Springs Vineyard Chardonnay (Mendocino)
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- $38
Shows the dramatic structure of a fine coastal Chardonnay, with crisp acidity and a bracing minerality framing ripe, lush flavors of pineapples, tangerines, pears and sweet, caramelized oak. Very rich and fine, deserving of the best shellfish, salmon, ahi tuna.
— S.H.
(8/1/2010)
Townley 2007 La Encantada Vineyard Pinot Noir (Sta. Rita Hills)
- Cellar Selection
- $48
A bit too tannic and tough right now, although the cherry, raspberry, orange, cola and sandalwood flavors are very rich and attractive. The finish is where things really get interesting, offering spicy length and complexity. Needs time in the cellar. Give it a good sleep until after 2013.
— S.H.
(8/1/2010)
Townley 2007 The Shizzle Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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- $75
Starts off with a funky, sweaty aroma that’s slightly troubling, but not overpowering. Quickly turns dry and rich in the mouth, with classic Napa tannins framing complex flavors of blackberries and black currants. The score reflects both the wine’s positive and negative features.
— S.H.
(8/1/2010)
Townley 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Napa Valley)
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- $58
Smells funky. Although it’s richer in the mouth, with blackberry, currant and cedar flavors, it’s hard to get beyond that not-quite-clean smell. Something’s tamping down the fruit, leaving behind alcohol and oak.
— S.H.
(8/1/2010)
Townley 2007 White Hawk Vineyard Syrah (Santa Barbara County)
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- $48
A disappointment, given the wine’s origins in a good vineyard. Smells troubled from the start, with an unripe, vegetal aroma. Tastes fruitier than that, but there’s always that stubborn tug of asparagus.
— S.H.
(8/1/2010)
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