Landmark Damaris Reserve Chardonnay 2006

The 2006 Chardonnay Damaris Reserve (61% from the Sangiacomo Vineyard and 39% from the Flocchini Vineyard) possesses more steely mineral and crushed wet rock characteristics as well as hints of freshly mowed hay, nectarines, and mangoes. It is a dist... Robert Parker. A Chardonnay wine from California in USA. 2006 Landmark Chardonnay Damaris Reserve 750ml

April 2009

Rich, complex aromatics of fig, honeydew melon, spice and citrus are concentrated, deep and layered, well-focused and balanced, ending with a long, full finish. Drink now through 2012. 2,000 cases made. –JL Wine Spectator. A Chardonnay wine from California in USA. 2006 Landmark Chardonnay Damaris Reserve 750ml

May 2009

This year's Damaris is a blend of two of the stars of the vintage. Not too surprisingly, the better quality grapes

came from very cool sites in this very hot vintage. Petersen vineyard is in the Sonoma Coast appellation and

Frostwatch is in the newly created Bennett Valley appellation. Both areas are typically late to experience budbreak

and have the toughest time with spring frost. While cropping levels were down everywhere, these two

vineyards had particularly low yields given the cooler sites and wet, cold April weather.

Well-balanced read more...fruit and long, slow fermentations led to multi-layered flavors in these two wines. However, it

was the synergy of this blend that proved winning in our numerous tastings of our favorite lots for inclusion in

the Damaris Reserve blend.

Tasting notes for this wine included: pear, apple, lemon zest, balanced acid structure, viscous, crème brulee

and pineapple. This is a classically structured wine with great intensity and power.

The sweetness of new oak (30%) and ultra-ripe fruit from cool sites, gives the 2003 Damaris the richness and

structure to pair with the most opulent seafood, such as butter poached lobster or salmon, as well as grilled

halibut, tuna or swordfish. Both triple crèmes and goat cheese will also pair well with this fleshy chardonnay.    (hide)

December 2008

Creamy pineapple and guava with a full mouthfeel, clean acid that cleanses the palate on the finish.

November 2008