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Brophy Clark Chardonnay (Santa Maria Valley)

Santa Maria Valley · Central Coast · United States

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frango assado · peixes gordos · massa com molho cremoso · lagosta · queijo brie

201492 pts

Freshly buttered toast with a thin coating of marmalade comes to mind when sniffing this wine that also shows a touch of cinnamon and Meyer-lemon juice on the nose. The riper, rounded palate offers yellow apples dipped in caramel, sea salt and cinnamon, which pops again on the b…
201392 pts

This is a very tastefully done take on a more traditional, rather ripe California style of the grape, with peach-driven tropicality, buttered vanilla and a salted-lemon element on the nose. The palate shows ripe nectarine, lemon curds, lime sorbet, a pinch of dill and a tiny bit…
200984 pts

Combines brisk acidity and minerality with orange, pineapple and honey flavors. The oak overlay is sweet and heavy.
200887 pts

Very bright and acidic, with the savory taste of a sour lemondrop candy. If you're sensitive to acidity you'll find it tart. But it's deliciously layered, with tiers of buttered toast, vanilla and spice.