McIntyre Vineyards Estate Chardonnay (Santa Lucia Highlands)

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Tipo

White

Uva

Chardonnay

País

United States

Região

Santa Lucia Highlands · Central Coast

Denominação

Santa Lucia Highlands

Corpo

full

Acidez

high

Doçura

dry

Safras avaliadas

• 201493 pts

  Toast, lightly roasted Marcona almonds, a touch of hazelnut and hints of melon and lemon blossom converge on the nose of this delicious and cleanly made wine. The flavors are savory, full of lemon zest and sea salt, hinged together by lines of well-rounded acidity. It would pair…

• 201391 pts

  Initially tight in the nose with lemon blossoms, Japanese pear and an intriguing vinaigrette character, this is an expertly restrained wine from a longtime growing family. It's crisp and clean at first sip, then opens toward apple blossoms, lime, tangerine juice and a sea -salt…

• 201189 pts

  This is a very rich, elaborate Chardonnay, brimming with ripe tropical fruit, vanilla, buttered toast and butterscotch flavors. Vibrant acidity adds brightness and zest to all the richness.

• 201090 pts

  This is a flamboyant wine made in the oaky style. It's opulent in pineapple, golden mango and pear flavors, with a coating of sweet oak. The richness is brightened by tart acidity. Drink this flashy wine now, with the richest fare you can.

• 200888 pts

  Shows the richness of fruit, as well as oak, that has lately characterized this Monterey-grown Chardonnay, with very ripe pineapple and crème brûlée flavors. Feels somewhat obvious, lacking the subtle appeal of the 2007. Drink now.