San Saba Chardonnay, Monterey, USA

點擊次數(shù)：3312

There’s too much oak interfering with this Chardonnay, which was grown just below the Santa Lucia Highlands. The underlying fruit is fine, suggesting crisply ripe nectarines and pears, but the oak buries it under a plaster of smoky caramel and butterscotch.——S.H.(8/1/2008)—— 83

After a very successful ’04, San Saba’s ’05 Chard is a bit of a letdown. It’s still very fruity in lemongrass, lime and pineapple fruit, and shows that lovely, crisp Monterey acidity. But it’s also too sweet in oaky vanilla, with a sugary, cotton candy finish. ——S.H.(5/1/2007)—— 85

What a nice wine this is, fruity and wonderfully bright and crisp in citrus acidity. It doesn’t taste very oaky, despite barrel fermentation, and that allows those pure Monterey peach, lime, apricot and papaya flavors to shine. ——S.H.(7/1/2006)—— 91

Distinctly Chardonnay in the ripe apple, peach and pear flavors veering all the way into tropical papaya. There is some tremendous, supercharred oak here, lending notes of caramel, vanilla and meringue. Despite the richness, the wine needs a little more depth and pizzazz——S.H.(12/15/2002)—— 85

Offers a way-out nose with an odd assortment of aromas including overripe fruits, cocktail syrup, and a shellac-like note. Rich mouthfeel with buttery, caramel flavors, but seems overdone, and/or is fading fast.——W.E.(6/1/2000)—— 81