2018 Clos du Val Chardonnay Carneros
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Score 90/100 · Drink 2020-2024, Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate, Jan 2021
The 2018 Chardonnay Estate comes barreling out of the glass with ripe pears, apricots and honeydew melon scents, followed by nuances of lemon butter and crushed almonds. The medium-bodied palate reveals a spicy hint of oak, complementing the juicy stone fruit and melon-inspired flavors, finishing long and creamy.
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89
89/100
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88
88/100
Jeb Dunnuck
90
90/100
Lisa Perrotti-Brown MW, Wine Advocate
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88 points
Jeb Dunnuck
Score 88/100 · Drink 2020-2024, Jeb Dunnuck, Jan 2020
All from estate fruit in Carneros, the 2018 Chardonnay Estate is a juicy, almost racy effort that has pretty notes of honeyed citrus and pineapple as well as medium-bodied richness, good acidity, and a balanced style on the palate. It's a solid, balanced, well-made Chardonnay.
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