Just like some others I didn’t have high expectations when I pulled the cork. This is still unmistakably a Californian Chardonnay, but time in the bottle since I last tasted this, has served it well. It is now much more balanced, with plenty of acidity and tropical/citrus fruit to become a much more balanced and rounder wine. This might develop even further, but for sure will hold for at least 2-3 years.
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This has developed surprisingly well! Muted immediately after uncorking, opened up after 1 hour (not decanted). Balanced with sufficient acidity left, dark fruit and secondary/tertiary flavors. This still has 2 or more years left, although it is not likely that this will further improve. Even on the third day this still holds up, quite remarkable! (closed the bottle with its own cork and put back in the cellar @ 15 celsius or 59 fahrenheit)
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2017 Prisoner Wine Company The Snitch
5/10/2024 - Boeselaere Likes this wine: 90 Points
Just like some others I didn’t have high expectations when I pulled the cork. This is still unmistakably a Californian Chardonnay, but time in the bottle since I last tasted this, has served it well. It is now much more balanced, with plenty of acidity and tropical/citrus fruit to become a much more balanced and rounder wine. This might develop even further, but for sure will hold for at least 2-3 years.
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2008 Chevalier de Rauzan-Gassies
5/10/2024 - Boeselaere Likes this wine: 90 Points
This has developed surprisingly well! Muted immediately after uncorking, opened up after 1 hour (not decanted). Balanced with sufficient acidity left, dark fruit and secondary/tertiary flavors. This still has 2 or more years left, although it is not likely that this will further improve. Even on the third day this still holds up, quite remarkable! (closed the bottle with its own cork and put back in the cellar @ 15 celsius or 59 fahrenheit)
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2022 Fabbrica Popnat
5/9/2024 - Boeselaere Likes this wine: 90 Points
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