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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A fairly big-boned wine with a nose full of pineapple, vanilla and caramel. Apple-pear flavors and a well-balanced mouthfeel with toasty accents. Attractive butterscotch, coconut, and strong oaky notes on the lengthy finish.

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Artesa Chardonnay - 1997

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Pretty oaky, with a flood of caramel and buttered toast, and you have to wonder why they plastered so much barrel influence, because the underlying wine is pretty good. Buried under the wood is a dry, crisp Chardonnay with pineapple, pear, floral and mineral flavors. Give it a good decant and don’t serve too cold.

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Artesa Chardonnay - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A beautifully elegant, refined Chardonnay. Because it’s not overloaded with oak, it displays the basic finesse of the grapes from this cool-climate vineyard. Crisp and dry, it’s rich and complex in citrus, tropical fruit, peach, mineral and honeysuckle flavors, at a fair price.

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Artesa Chardonnay - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Kind of harsh and raw, with sweet raisin and red currant flavors. Oak adds vanilla and smoke.

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Artesa Merlot - 2004

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Oak sticks out on this Chardonnay, with the aroma and flavor of buttered white toast dominating. But there comes an immediate rush of pineapples, limes and peaches, giving the wine a good balance of wood and fruit, and it’s very dry and crisp. At its best now, but don’t serve too cold.

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Artesa Chardonnay - 2008

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Lots of new oak on this ripe, fruity Chard. It brims with buttered toast and caramel flavors riding alongside the pineapples, peaches, apples and pears. All that richness is brightened and balanced with crisp Carneros acidity.

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Artesa Chardonnay - 2007

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Herb, earth and spice aromas and flavors dominate, with suggestions of rhubarb, tomato and tea, plus pepper and smoky, oaky notes. Fills the mouth with powerful berry and fruit flavors, but it's very dry, with enough tannic structure to provide size and weight.

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Artesa Pinot Noir - 1999

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

Not in the same league as the opulent ’02, the ’03 is drier and less ripe, although it has an elegant tannic structure. The cherry and cassis flavors have a strongly herbal edge of dried thyme and dill. Drink now.

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Artesa Cabernet Sauvignon - 2003

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

An everyday Cab for drinking with tacos, burgers and similar simple fare. It’s dry and rugged, with some good blackberry flavors.

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Artesa Cabernet Sauvignon - 2006

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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012

A good, dry, elegant wine, fully ready to drink now with a nice steak. It’s a complex Merlot, with layers of black cherries, licorice, cola and spices, as well as a pleasant touch of smoky oak.

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Artesa Merlot - 2006

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