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2002 Merryvale, Silhouette, Chardonnay
Try this outstanding limited production Silhouette Chardonnay from the Merryvale portfolio. Aged in 100% new Louis Latour French oak barrels, with full malolactic fermentation, and bottled with neither fining nor filtration, this remarkably rich, complex, prestigious Chardonnay is in the top ten of the finest in California. The light to medium straw color of the 2002 Chardonnay Silhouette is accompanied by an explosive, sweet, fragrant bouquet of ripe peaches, pineapple, and buttery richness. Full-bodied, with a thick, chewy texture, this super-concentrated, powerful yet harmoniously constructed wine will drink well for many years. It is Merryvale's answer to the exquisite Batard-Montrachet's of Burgundy.
$48 purchase
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2006 Pahlmeyer Chardonnay
Wine Advocate #174, Dec 2007, Robert Parker 95 points:
"Ever since Demi Moore tried to seduce Michael Douglas in the blockbuster movie “Disclosure,” Pahlmeyer’s Chardonnay has been a hot ticket. What might get lost in the glare of Hollywood is that the wine is superb. The 2006 Chardonnay (3,000 cases) is just as good. Slightly fuller-bodied, with zesty acidity and fabulous notes of brioche, quince, and again some leesiness, the wine has a nice greenish hue to the light gold color, subtle smoke, and a dense, rich mouthfeel. It should drink nicely for 5-7 years.”
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$75 purchase
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2007 Buehler, Russian River Valley, Chardonnay
The Russian River Chardonnay spotlights the floral/lime quality of the fruit aromas and accents them with toasty, graham cracker sur-lie qualities. The mouthfeel is creamy and full but the natural acidity of the Russian River fruit carries this velvet textured package to a long, clean finish.
$16 purchase
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