Inn at Pleasant Lake » Chardonnay

Bernardus, Monteray County, California, 2008

lindamackenzie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:44:36 +0000

Bold, rich and layered, with a combination of fig, toasty oak, and hazelnut. The flavors are pure and focused with a long persistent finish. $44

Francis Ford Coppola, Votre Santé, California, 2009

lindamackenzie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:43:49 +0000

A lovely combination of white peach, honeydew melon, floral and mineral notes. Full-bodied, supple and creamy, finishing with a dash of nutmeg. $30

Hess Collection, Su’skol Vineyard, Napa Valley, California, 2009

lindamackenzie — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 02:42:35 +0000

Aromas of honeysuckle followed by fruit notes. Full-bodied with a nice cleansing acidity at the finish. $38

Landmark, Damaris Reserve, Sonoma County, California, 2007

lindamackenzie — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:27:25 +0000

Rich and full-bodied. Tiers of apricot, melon, fig and citrus that are concentrated without being heavy, ends with a dash of smoky oak. $74

Neyers, Napa, California, 2007

lindamackenzie — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:28:16 +0000

A great year for this Napa chardonnay. Leafy green apple and pear flavors are crisp and tight, full-bodied and focused, with subtle nutmeg and hazelnut hints. $55

Artesa, Carneros, California, 2007

lindamackenzie — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:26:15 +0000

Aromatic, with delicate green apple, floral and pear flavors. Medium to full-bodied with a long finish that keeps the fruit purity at the center. $36

Mulderbosch, Stellenbosch, South Africa, 2004

lindamackenzie — Sun, 26 Jul 2009 20:24:08 +0000

Lively, with green apple, lime and mineral notes. Followed up with a long finish. $38

Snoqualmie, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2004

lindamackenzie — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 22:06:09 +0000

Light with nice bouquet. The lime and pear flavor is distinguished by floral overtones. Finishes gently. $28

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Columbia Valley, Washington, 2006

lindamackenzie — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:59:25 +0000

Supple and juicy texture features creamy pear and white pepper flavors, which echo pleasantly on the finish. $35

Meerlust, Stellenbosch, 2005

lindamackenzie — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 21:49:39 +0000

Pear, apple and hazelnut with a hint of lemon combine to craft a very delicious rich wine $45