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2006 Giaconda Chardonnay

Chardonnay: 750ml

$99.99

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points awarded:
ST 94 WA 95 WS 91

95 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2009

The 2006 Estate Vineyard Chardonnay was barrel-fermented and aged on its lees in 40% new French oak for 18 months. Light gold-colored, it exhibits a superb bouquet of mineral, toast, butter, hazelnuts, pear, and a hint of tropical fruits. Creamy textured, it has layers of flavor, excellent integration of oak and acidity, and a fruit-filled finish. It should blossom for several more years and drink well for a decade.


94 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, October 2008

Vivid gold. Seductive bouquet of honeyed pear, orange zest, smoky lees and sweet butter. Fleshy and pure, displaying intense, mineral-laced pear, white peach and buttery brioche flavors, plus an exotic licorice note on the back end. Finishes with excellent chewy breadth. This is exotic and alluring, but should also reward patience.


91 points,

Wine Spectator, November 2008

Polished, focused and appealing for its restraint, offering crisp nectarine and blood orange flavors, framed with a thin line of spicy oak. Has lively acidity to balance the lithe texture. Drink now through 2010. 50 cases imported. -HS


95 points,

Robert Parker's Wine Advocate, February 2009

The 2006 Estate Vineyard Chardonnay was barrel-fermented and aged on its lees in 40% new French oak for 18 months. Light gold-colored, it exhibits a superb bouquet of mineral, toast, butter, hazelnuts, pear, and a hint of tropical fruits. Creamy textured, it has layers of flavor, excellent integration of oak and acidity, and a fruit-filled finish. It should blossom for several more years and drink well for a decade.


94 points,

Stephen Tanzer's IWC, October 2008

Vivid gold. Seductive bouquet of honeyed pear, orange zest, smoky lees and sweet butter. Fleshy and pure, displaying intense, mineral-laced pear, white peach and buttery brioche flavors, plus an exotic licorice note on the back end. Finishes with excellent chewy breadth. This is exotic and alluring, but should also reward patience.


91 points,

Wine Spectator, November 2008

Polished, focused and appealing for its restraint, offering crisp nectarine and blood orange flavors, framed with a thin line of spicy oak. Has lively acidity to balance the lithe texture. Drink now through 2010. 50 cases imported. -HS


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