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Tasting Notes for 2004 Chardonnay - CA

 


Beringer - Napa Valley - California
Retails at $10 to $15
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: C/C+
Aroma:  Toast, Vanilla-Oak, Lemon Zest, Pineapple
Taste:  Lemon Oil, White Pepper, Apple, Dried Pineapple
Body:  Crisp, Fairly Lush
Finish:  Coconut, Slight Cedar, Drying

Recommendation:  Not bad at $10


Sbragia - Sonoma - California

Retails at $20 to $25
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: B/B+
Aroma:  Apple, Delicate...French-like
Taste:  Citrus, Soft Green Apple, Crushed Rocks
Body:  Crisp Acidity, "Palate Cleansing"
Finish:  Vanilla to Citrus to Licorice to Coconut

Recommendation:  BUY IT!


Cuvaison - Estate - Napa Valley - California

Retails at $35 to $40
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: C
Aroma:  White Flowers
Taste:  Baked Apple, Oak
Body:  Fleshy - Flabby
Finish:  Quick Fade of Flavors

Recommendation:  Pass on it.


Ramey - Carneros - Napa Valley - California

Retails at $45 to $50
3 Wine Guys Rating
Grade: A
Aroma:  Pineapple
Taste:  Citrus, Peach, Tropical
Body:  Sauv Blanc like - yet Oaked like a Chard.
Finish:  Excellent Fruits...Good Length for at Chard.

Recommendation:  Lip Smacking Good.  Buy it!