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Score 90+/100 · Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, May 2005

Hazy, full yellow-gold. Superripe aromas of pineapple, apricot, lemon cream and exotic spices. Concentrated, thick flavors of tropical fruits firmed by an edge of acidity. Began a bit salty and phenolic but grew fresher and showed more minerality as it opened in the glass. A bit edgy on the aftertaste. From an old Wente clone planted in Kent Ritchie's Poplar Vineyard.

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92
92/100

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93
93/100

Robert Parker

90
90+/100

Stephen Tanzer, Vinous

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93 points
Robert Parker
Score 93/100 · Robert Parker, Feb 2005

The 2003 Chardonnay Sonoma Coast (basically made from an old Wente Chardonnay clone of 30-year-old vines planted in the Ritchie Vineyard) is great stuff. A full-bodied, honeyed nose of pastry, lemon butter, and orange marmalade is followed by a wine with wonderful stuffing, richness, texture, full body, and a Burgundy-like minerality. The good news is there are 700 cases of this stunning effort. (Release date 10/05) Tel. (707) 255-2321; Fax (707) 255-6786

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Pahlmeyer
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Chardonnay

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White

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Dry

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