1998 Chardonnay Private Reserve
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Score 90/100 · Drink 2003, Robert Parker, Jan 2000
The 1998 Chardonnay Private Reserve is restrained. It displays elegant attractive buttery/tropical fruit, and high quality smoky, toasty oak characteristics. Long, lusty, and rich, this Chardonnay, which is put through 100% malolactic fermentation and aged in 85% new oak casks, should be drunk over the next 2-3 years. (release date 1/00) Tel. (707) 963-7115; Fax (707) 963-1735
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91/100
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90
90/100
Robert Parker
91
91/100
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Score 91/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
Palish gold color. Deep, slightly floral aromas of dried fruits, melon and buttery oak. Very ripe, oaky and concentrated; a note of honey contributes to the impression of sweetness. But the impressively persistent finish offers very good grip.
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