Maddalena
Maddalena 2000 Chardonnay (Monterey)
- Best Buy
- $10
Good varietal character here, with peach flavors veering into tropical fruits, and a solid overlay of smoky oak. Has those pretty Monterey acids that add life and zest. The finish is spicy and peppery. It’s a little bitter in the finish, but a perfectly nice wine, and a good value.
— S.H.
(6/1/2003)
Maddalena 2002 Pinot Grigio (Monterey)
- $11
Takes an easy approach to the varietal that emphasizes the fresh citrus and white peach flavors and lets the crisp young acids shine. Pretty close to bone dry.
— S.H.
(12/1/2003)
Maddalena 2002 Sauvignon Blanc (Paso Robles)
- Best Buy
- $10
A nice, easy-drinking and affordable wine for everyday purposes. Has all you want in an inexpensive white, plenty of savory citrus and lemongrass flavors, zesty acids and a clean, fruity flourish on the finish. A very good value.
— S.H.
(12/15/2003)
Maddalena 2003 Muscat Canelli (Paso Robles)
- Best Buy
- $10
Overtly sweet, with orange and vanilla flavors, and lively acidity. This would be a lovely wine to sip on a summer day, or with fresh fruit.
— S.H.
(5/1/2005)
Maddalena 2003 Riesling (Monterey)
- Best Buy
- $10
Not really dry, more off-dry, with clean aromas and flavors of petrol, peaches, wildflowers and vanilla. Enjoy this crisp, pleasant wine with fresh fruit or sauteed trout, or as an aperitif.
— S.H.
(12/1/2004)
Maddalena 2003 Pinot Grigio (Monterey)
- $11
Fruity and lush in vanilla-infused peach, apple and pineapple flavors, accented with good acidity. A fine value in a dry white wine.
— S.H.
(12/15/2004)
Maddalena 2004 Chardonnay (Monterey)
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- $12
Crisp in crunchy, mouthwatering acidity, with little or no oak, this Chard shows purely etched flavors of pineapples, kiwis, limes and dusty spices. It’s a fruit-forward, food-friendly wine that’s clean and direct.
— S.H.
(11/15/2006)
Maddalena 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Paso Robles)
- $14
With grilled beef, lamb or pork, this rugged wine will be fine. It’s very dry, fruity and fairly tannic, with flavors ranging from blackberries and espresso to smoky leather and oak—with a little unsweetened bitter chocolate pudding swirled into the finish.
— S.H.
(12/31/2006)
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