Winery - Clearview
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Other vintages of this wine have been even more impressive, but Clearview’s 2006 is still atypically rich for an unwooded Chardonnay. Touches of clove and brown sugar accent bold citrus and pear flavors, ending with a flourish of lime custard. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a full-bodied, lush, creamy Chardonnay, but it has something extra to recommend it—a long, mouthwatering finish. The aromas are toasty, but the oak is well integrated and softly frames rich melon, peach and citrus flavors, while secondary accents of butter-toasted nuts and vanilla add layers of complexity.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Buttery and lactic, with big aromas of caramel-laced baked apples. It’s sweet-tasting and laden with vanilla and dried spices, then turns tangy and citrusy on the finish, no doubt intended to balance the sensations of sweetness and butter.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
As always, this is a rather big wine, with plump, melony fruit. Honey and smoky-minerally notes mark the nose, while the palate adds spicy complexity. Powerful and long on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A Bordeaux-inspired blend of 46% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc and 1% Malbec, this is a firmly structured wine that seems meant to age. Dark coffee and plum aromas are garnished with a dash of vanilla, while the flavors add tobacco to the mix. Finishes crisp and somewhat tannic, so hold 2–3 years and see what develops.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Roughly half Cabernet Sauvignon, one-fourth Cab Franc and the rest a blend of Merlot and Malbec, the 2007 Old Olive Block shows crisp plum fruit with chocolate and cedar overtones. Soft, dusty tannins fade gracefully on the finish. Drink now–2017.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lovely Chard that should improve with a year or two of cellaring. Scents of smoke and roasted notes ease into flavors of grilled peaches, vanilla and toasted nuts, all tied together by bright acids that elongate the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a big, round and fully ripe wine, weighing in at more than 14% alcohol, but aside from the wine’s size and weight the alcohol is well concealed by the wealth of ripe melon fruit. Soft and easy on the finish. Imported by Meadowbank Estates.
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