Yellow/green in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice. Very clean without oak. Aromas of granny smith apples, slight peaches and chalk. Medium bodied. On the palate, this is crisp but seems to also have some sweetness to it. A nice combination. Apples and slight lemon candy especially on the long finish. This is nice on its own but a bit better with some soft cheeses. Drink over the next seven to ten years.
At a recent blind tasting of Napa Chardonnay's, it turned out that there were two identical bottles submitted and served blind. Always an interesting experiment as such factors as storage and even the tasting order can affect the results. As it turned out, bottle #1 was the first served while bottle #2 was the last one served.
Light golden in color with some green hues. The nose is nice with slight tropical fruits, granny smith apples, and hay. Full bodied. On the palate, this has a nice crispness. Lemons, green apples and slight grassy note. Slightly oily texture. Nice finish. Overall, this is a nice California chardonnay that drinks well on its own and would be nice with chicken salad or other lighter meals. Drink over the next five years.
