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Cuvaison Napa Valley (Carneros) Chardonnay

The 2007 Cuvaison Napa Valley (Carneros) Chardonnay 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 Stephen Brook, Alison Buchanan and Oz Clarke on Cuvaison Napa Valley (Carneros) Chardonnay - an internationally acclaimed dry white from California.
Cuvaison Napa Valley (Carneros) Chardonnay
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Wine Name
Cuvaison Napa Valley (Carneros) Chardonnay

Wine Producer
Cuvaison

Score
86

Wine Style
White - Dry

Grape Type
Chardonnay

Country
United States

Vintage
2004

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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
AppellationAVA
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