2008 Nugan Family Estate Chardonnay Frasca's Lane

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Score 88/100 · Drink 2009-2013, Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate, Dec 2009

The upper tier wines begin with the 2008 Chardonnay Frasca's Lane Vineyard which spent 10 months in new and seasoned French oak. Aromas of toast, baking spices, pear, and apple lead to a medium-bodied, ripe, nicely balanced Chardonnay that will drink well for another 4 years. Nugan Estate is a consistently good source for value. The three Vision wines state the winery’s case well. Importer: Southern Starz, Huntington Beach, CA; tel. (714) 892-3030

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89
89/100

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90
90/100

Josh Raynolds

88
88/100

Jay S Miller, Wine Advocate

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90 points
Josh Raynolds
Score 90/100 · Josh Raynolds, Sep 2009

Pale, green-hued yellow. Ripe melon, peach and poached pear aromas are complemented by notes of toasty lees, with a fine dusting of iodine and smoky minerals adding depth. The juicy melon and tropical fruit flavors offer very good depth, and the finish shows a gently sweet character that blends smoothly with the toast and smoke notes. This is impressively complex for the price.

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