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Lake Chalice 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
- $17
Nicely ripened without being overripe, this rather soft Sauvignon marries peach and melon fruit with a dollop of grassy herbaceousness. Pretty and easy to drink; best yet from this winery. Imported by Via Pacifica Imports.
— J.C.
(5/1/2006)
Lake Chalice 2009 Falcon Vineyard Riesling (Marlborough)
- $17
This wine’s ripeness and power are similar to many Rheingau Rieslings. Honey, apple, peach, spice and petrol all combine easily into a slightly broad, off-dry style.
— J.C.
(4/1/2012)
Lake Chalice 2006 New Zealand Falcon Riesling (Marlborough)
- $16
A plump, off-dry Riesling, this wine kicks off with scents of passion fruit as well as hints of honey and grapefruit. Honeyed citrus and green apple flavors take over on the palate, finishing long and clean.
— J.C.
(9/1/2007)
Lake Chalice 2004 Riesling (Marlborough)
- $16
Reasonably full-bodied despite only 12.5% alcohol, this off-dry Riesling features aromas and flavors of ripe peaches and vanilla, while a shot of grapefruit cleans things up nicely, adding needed delineation to the finish. Imported by Via Pacifica Imports.
— J.C.
(7/1/2005)
Lake Chalice 2002 Pinot Noir (Marlborough)
- $22
An easy-to-drink and easy-to-like Pinot, Lake Chalice’s 2002 melds smoky, herbal nuances with cola and black cherries in a tart, lightweight format. Try it with a simple, herb-rubbed roast chicken.
— J.C.
(4/1/2004)
Lake Chalice 2003 Pinot Noir (Marlborough)
- $20
A big-bodied, somewhat beefy Pinot, with rustic herbal tendrils giving the cherry fruit an earthy, beet-like nuance. Delivers a mouthful of flavor, but it’s missing the silky mouthfeel of great Pinot. Imported by Via Pacifica Imports.
— J.C.
(7/1/2005)
Lake Chalice 2004 Sauvignon Blanc (Marlborough)
- $16
Seems a bit soft on the finish, but otherwise packs in plenty of pink grapefruit and passion fruit. Herbal, vegetal hints provide extra kick, but this medium-weight wine is made to go down easy, without any sharp edges. Imported by Via Pacifica Imports.
— J.C.
(7/1/2005)
Lake Chalice 2002 Falcon Vineyard - Botrytised Riesling (Marlborough)
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- $20
Shows some wonderful botrytis aromas of dried apricots, but also a disturbing amount of volatile acidity. If you can tolerate notes of shoe polish and nail polish, you may find this rating woefully conservative.
— J.C.
(8/1/2003)
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