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I had heard a lot about these wines so I was interested in trying one. It is a solid Chardonnay but it is more for those who like an austere style of wine. It is clearly Californian but seemingly made in an attempt to override terroir in favor of a less is more style. The things is I love Santa Cruz Chardonnay. Producers such as Kutch, Ceritas or Rhys manage to make wines that show the Santa cruz terroir without being overblown. But, that is the great thing about wine. So many style and no wrong answers as to what is "best". Light golden in color, clear and bright.
This was quite good. It is different than the Italian versions especially in taste and texture. Light green/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with lemon creme, sea air, minerality and slight tropical fruits. Medium bodied. Creamy texture that is almost seamless. Good acidity. On the palate, tropical fruits and minerality with some lemon-lime notes on the finish. This is delicious on its own and will work with lighter foods. It went well with Korean BBQ Tofu. Drink over the next five years. Screwcapped.
This is made from 58% Napa and 42% Lake County grapes. It is a blend of 98% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Semillon and 1% Muscat. Light green/gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is nice with slight peach, some limes and a bit of grapefruit. Light bodied. Nice texture. Good balance. On the palate, this is easy drinking with no bitterness. Flavors of peach and grapefruit. Nice finish. This drinks easy on its own but is food friend with lighter foods. It went nicely with Spanakopita. Drink over the next year or two.
Golden in color with a nice mousse of smaller bubbles. The nose is a bit nutty with apples and slight brioche. Medium bodied. Good acidity. On the palate, some apples and slight ginger and toast. Nice finish. No idea on the disgorgement date but I suspect this has been sitting for a while. Still, it was very nice and quite food friendly. It went well with Guacamole and Chips. Drink these as young as possible. A nice value in sparkling wine.
