Talley Oliver's Vineyard Chardonnay (Edna Valley)

Ficha técnica

Tipo

White

Uva

Chardonnay

País

United States

Região

Edna Valley · Central Coast

Denominação

Edna Valley

Corpo

medium

Acidez

medium

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201595 pts

  Plump aromas of lemon mousse, meringue, wet limestone, white flowers and ripe key lime show on the nose of this excellent bottling. The palate bursts with flavors of cool cream, sea salt and lemon pith, set against a chalky texture. A mysteriously compelling experience.

• 201494 pts

  This bottling screams white earth, with a chalk- and riverstone-like minerality and clotted cream and lemon scents. That minerality carries through to the palate, where a chalky note blends with Asian pear and marshmallow. It's a study in how to present delicate flavors with piz…

• 201393 pts

  This is a slightly riper approach from the longtime producer, with browned butter, vanilla, honeyed pineapple and a hint of seared marshmallow on the nose. The palate shows ripe brown pears and caramelized apples that carry deep into the finish. It's a balanced take on this styl…

• 201191 pts

  This Chardonnay showcases Edna Valley's signature intensely pure varietal flavors, yet the winemaker's interventions, of oak barrel aging and sur lie influence adding complexity. It's delicious with flavors of lemon curd, pineapples, guavas, nectarines, vanilla and buttered toas…

• 201087 pts

  This Chardonnay seems a bit overmanipulated; the oak sticks out in the form of vanilla and butterscotch flavors. But you'll also find plenty of tropical fruit and tangerine notes that are brightened by brisk acidity. Drink now.

• 200993 pts

  A gorgeous Chardonnay, so dry and crisp, it makes the mouth water, yet so rich it dazzles. Shows waves of tangerine, apricot and lime flavors, liberally oaked, accompanied by vibrant acidity and the perfect touch of softening cream from lees aging. Drink now.

• 200890 pts

  A deliciously savory wine, brisk in lip-smacking acidity, with the strong, pure flavors of limes, Meyer lemons and kiwi fruits that mark this cool climate region of San Luis Obispo County. Pretty much as good as Edna Valley Chardonnay gets. Drink now.

• 199988 pts

  Ripe, tropical fruit aromas mark this spicy, well-made wine. The aromas veer toward breadfruit, mango and even banana, with Oriental spice notes of ginger and cinnamon. Drinks rich and powerful, with up-front fruit, and finishes long and spicy.