2011 Chardonnay Origin Durell Vineyard
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Bright yellow. Vibrant pineapple and quince scents are given depth by smoky lees and honey accents. Offers juicy tropical and orchard fruit flavors that are lifted and braced by a bitter citrus zest quality and a hint of chalky minerals. Chewy and focused on the clinging finish, with the citrus and mineral notes repeating. This wine was raised in a combination of stainless steel and concrete eggs.
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The non-oaked cuvee (fermented in concrete eggs and aged in stainless steel), the 2011 Chardonnay Durell Vineyard Origin exhibits a similar color as well as lots of yeasty hazelnut notes and a smoky character that suggests oak aging, but that is dissipated completely by the fresh, steely, citrus notes in the mouth. Drink this lively, rich, attractive Chardonnay over the next 3-4 years. I tasted three Pinot Noirs from this winery owned by entrepreneur and vineyard empire builder William S. Price, III. Tel. (707) 935-1863