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Linden Vineyards Hardscrabble Chardonnay Linden

The 2017 Linden Vineyards Hardscrabble Chardonnay Linden has earned its place in The World of Fine Wine’s handpicked collection of tasting notes, featuring insights from the world’s foremost wine authorities. Explore in-depth commentary from wine experts Andrew Jefford, Stephen Brook and Peter Liem on Linden Vineyards Hardscrabble Chardonnay Linden - an internationally acclaimed dry white from Virginia.
Linden Vineyards Hardscrabble Chardonnay Linden
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Wine Name
Linden Vineyards Hardscrabble Chardonnay Linden

Wine Producer
Linden Vineyards

Score
56

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Chardonnay

Country
United States

Vintage
2013

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Stephen Brook: Reticent nose, suggesting rather leaden fruit. But the attack is rich and solid without being heavy, as the acidity is quite strident, giving a light but not disagreeable herbaceous tone. The weight of fruit is impressive, but overall it seems one-dimensional and lacking in nuance. It seems to be aiming for a Chablisien style but with Mâconnais heft. I find this more dutiful than seductive, with a bit too much citric acidity on the finish. But it’s more than acceptable. 86

Andrew Jefford: Pale clear gold. Soft pear scents. Fresh, with more soft pear on the palate; yet another wine with salty edges to the flavor. Overall, this is a convincing, food-friendly Chardonnay with plenty of inner depth and sinew, if a slightly undemonstrative style. Umami finish. 89

Peter Liem: The creamy, buttery flavors are slightly cloying, but the lemony acidity keeps everything feeling lively. 79

Details

Wine expert Andrew Jefford
Stephen Brook
Peter Liem
Tastings year 2017
Region Virginia
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