Alison Buchanan: Green-gold in color, this looks effusive but has a surprisingly restrained nose. The palate presents a mass of perfumed fruit on attack, really floral: violets and roses and white flowers more than identifiable fruit. The aromatics continue throughout a long honeyed finish. Interesting wine. 15
Stephen Brook: Lime-cordial nose, rather confected. Fairly rich, juicy; plenty of fruit here if little vibrancy; a good deal of oak dominating the mid-palate, and fair acidity gives some persistence. Straightforward and balanced if oaky. Sound, but far from exciting. 14.5
Oz Clarke: Quite full gold-green. Full, waxy, honeyed nose. Quite good, waxy, soft-edged; a little menthol and stylishly polished oak. Good, full, and broad, yet balanced. No massive personality, some fat apple flesh, and soft, nutty, yeasty weight. Nice, not great. 15
Details
Wine expert | Stephen Brook Alison Buchanan Oz Clarke |
Tastings year | 2007 |
Region | California |
Appellation | AVA |
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