Light golden in color, clear and bright. Expecting huge oak on this (a trademark of sorts for Ed Sbragia) and it wasn't over the top. Still some oak, but not crazy. The nose has some lemons, toast, and a bit of spice. Medium to full bodied. On the palate, slight lemon with a hint of vanilla and baking spices. Medium finish. There is certainly oak on this but it drinks easy and not too overblown. It is nice on its own and would work with soft cheeses. Drink over the next three to five years.
One of the top producers of Sonoma Chardonnays. At age 7, this is in a nice sweet spot between youth and maturity. Light gold in color with some green hues. Clear and bright. The nose has grapefruits, vanilla, and spice. Medium bodied. On the palate, this has a great texture. Vibrant. Notes of grapefruit, lemons, pears, vanilla with underlying char. Great acidity. Long finish. This is drinking well now and should continue for another ten to fifteen years. Great on its own, this would work well with scallops or other shellfish.
Golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has fresh cut lumber, toast, butterscotch and a slight lemon note. Medium bodied. Medium tannins (most likely oak driven). On the palate, the toast and butterscotch come thru with a bit more lemon. Lower acidity. The finish is medium with a bit of vanilla. This has a lot of oak on it, so factor that into your buying preferences. It drinks better on its own than with food for that reason. Drink over the next few years.
This is part of the Cliff Lede family of wines. From Mendocino County (north of Napa). Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose has some apples along with a bit of lemons and slight pineapple. Medium bodied. Nice texture. There is a hint of sweetness here. The apples and lemons come thru. Nice finish. Served cooler on a hot summer night, this was very refreshing on its own. It will work nicely with fruit salads. Figs would be nice too. Drink over the next few years.
