This is a very pleasantly juicy, reasonably-priced meritage. Cherries overly blackcurrant flavors, while dark chocolate, tobacco, and eucalyptus appear on the mid-palate. Tannins and acids are well balanced, and moderate, and the finish has a pleasant mintiness behind the mixed-read more-
This is simple, one-dimensional, jammy, and oaken. It is also cloudy, not something you see as often in these days of high-quality winemaking. The fruit is slightly peppery sour cherry and raspberry. The oak is not integrated, but seems to-read more-
This wine has a floral nose and a fruity palate. Pear and tropical fruits lead the pleasant palate, but it falls down with an astringent finish. Drink it with stuffed flounder. WHO: Clos LaChance WHAT: Viognier WHERE: Santa Clara County,-read more-
Grenache Blanc is most commonly found in Rhône blends. Here it appears as a single varietal wine. Alcohol seems a touch high for this varietal, at 13.5%, but it is not obtrusive. It has the varietally classic dill flavor over-read more-
Grenache Blanc is most commonly found in Rhône blends. Here it appears as a single varietal wine. Alcohol seems a touch high for this varietal, at 13.5%, but it is not obtrusive. It has the varietally classic dill flavor over-read more-
Some restraint is shown with the application of oak, allowing minerals, honeydew, and very tart apple to show through. The finish is sour apple and salt. This is far from a typical California Chardonnay, and would balance well with sweet-read more-
A heavily oaked California Chardonnay that would not stand out in the crowd. Some apples hide under the wood, but the finish has a slightly acetone flavor. Pair with roast chicken. WHO: Clos LaChance WHAT: Chardonnay WHERE: Santa Cruz Mountains,-read more-
As one who tends to hate the combination of oak and young Chardonnay, I was surprised at the deft touch at which the oak was used here. It spent 10 months in barrel, with 50% in new French oak, and-read more-