Simi Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay 2011, Russian River Valley, Sonoma County
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Critic Reviews (4)
A very interesting wine from Vinho Verde with substance and guts. A good deal of saline and mineral, dry, without...
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This is a mid-weight, fairly soft, chardonnay that's over-wooded in my view. A lot of clove, resin and...
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This seems sweet and very caramelized, creamy and lactic, with somewhat hard underlying acids. The oak is ultimately...
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Tight and disjointed, marked by bitter lime pith. Wears a mask of acidity dredged in marshy, malo flavours. Overkill...
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Community Reviews (1)
Bright gold in colour with a medium intense nose.
A woody Chard devoid of fruit that will only appeal to a discerning few
This wine features medium+ toasted oak, lemon candy, burnt sugar, caramel, cloves, ginger and dill. Full body with good acidity and a long length
Negatives: A little heat from the 14.5% alcohol & too much sourness on the finish
Drink now or in the next 4 years on its own or and pair it with Peruvian Pulpo al Olivo.
Tasted: 7 July 2014
Score: 8.5/10, Value: 7.5/10 (Clearance price 8+/10), Total: 16/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5
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