2008 Chalone Chardonnay Estate, Chalone Appellation, Monterey County
From the first whiff of lemon cream, ripe red apple, butter and nutmeg, through to the mouth-filling viscosity and long, lingering buttered fruit finish, this is one compelling Chardonnay. Full, rich, integrated – this is everything that a $60 California Chardonnay promises, at a fraction of the price. Best Buy.
Purchase Price: $17.99 (September 2011)
Wine Lines rating: 92
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RATINGS EXPLAINED
80-84 points: A sound wine that shows varietal character. 85-89 points: An unflawed wine that shows some depth and concentration of aromas and flavors. 90-93 points: A Gold Medal wine of its type, showing balance, depth and secondary flavor profiles found in the best of its style. 94-97 points: Hedonistic pleasure in a glass. Remarkable balance, aromas, flavor and length. A pure expression of the varietal or type. 98-100 points: A wine for the ages! Will drink sublimely for decades. Learn more here!
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