2010 Grgich Hills Chardonnay Estate
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Presented by Violet Grgich. Vineyards are certified organic and biodynamic, from American Canyon and Carneros vineyards in the southern tip of Napa Valley, near San Pablo Bay. No malo. Fermented and aged 10 months in French oak, 40% new. pH 3.41, TA 6.8 g/l. Some spice on the nose, creamy texture but tightly wound thanks to the acidity (and no malo). The oak adds a subtle savoury character. Zesty orange pith and lovely freshness, as well as hidden power (without aggression). Long. (JH)
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Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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Straw-yellow. Musky peach, tropical fruits and a hint of soft citrus fruit, with complicating notes of flinty minerality and smoky, vanillin oak. Broad and rich on the palate, with chewy flavors of white peach, ripe lemon and stone. Finishes tactile and dry, with a light touch. From very cool vineyards in the extreme south of Napa Valley.