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Sterling Vineyards Chardonnay Reserve 2005

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Winery:
Sterling Vineyards
Varietal:
Chardonnay
Region:
USA > California > Napa
Type:
White Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2011
UPC:
000210

User Tags:  pome, fruit, pear, caramel, complex, (tree) fruit, resinous, butter, apple, oak 


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Chardonnay is America's most popular grape and with good reason. Made in styles that range from steely, mineral laced wines with crisp green apple fruit to wines that are buttery, rich, and laden with tropical fruits, there is a Chardonnay that will appeal to every palate. Chardonnay is most closely associated with France's Burgundy region and California's Northern valleys though it has proven successful around the globe.

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Snooth User: Frugal Wino
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One of my favorite Chard's despite it's less than 90 rating by Connoisseurs' Guide, Feb 08 (they gave it an 85). Wine Spectator gave it a 90.

I give it a two thumbs up!

Bright inviting straw color. Pear and floral with a slight toasty oak overtone.

Velvety medium body with a lingering finish of buttery vanilla that makes me think of buttered popcorn.

I love it.


March 2009

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Quarterly Review of Wine ReviewIs marked by toasty oak nuances supporting bright, ripe apple and pear-like fruit perceptions. All winemaking techniques have come together in a seamless whole with attractive aromatics and rich, creamy mouthfeel.Wine Tasting NotesThe Sterling Reserve Chardonnay is a brilliant golden straw color. The wine opens with an inviting bouquet of ripe pear, apple pie, toasty/smoky oak and caramel with slight floral overtones. A soft, creamy entry is followed by flavors of caramel apple, ripe pear, honey and hazelnuts. This rich, complex wine is wonderful with read more...


January 2009

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Tight and still a bit coarse in texture, showing a spicy, subtle citrus, green apple and pear focus, with hints of hazelnut on the finish. Gains complexity. This is worthy of short-term cellaring.


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A Chardonnay wine from California in USA. 2005 Sterling Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay 750ml


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Tight and still a bit coarse in texture, showing a spicy, subtle citrus, green apple and pear focus, with hints of hazelnut on the finish. Gains complexity. This is worthy of short-term cellaring. Drink now through 2012. 1,500 cases made. -JL Wine Spectator. A Chardonnay wine from California in USA. 2005 Sterling Vineyards Reserve Chardonnay 750ml


November 2009

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