Del Dotto Chardonnay Family Reserve Cinghiale Vineyard
Tasted 18 June 2016
Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast
A very fine example of the varietal. The difference between this wine and the standard Chardonnay was indeed noticeable. Deeper, richer, and with a pleasant viscosity that coated the palate. Notes of poached pear,…
Four years ago was my last spin with this wine. This bottle is improved from my previous experiences, though I still find this to be more of a plush and simple representation. Agreeable and all,…
Super fruity and plush, with red cherry and ripe red raspberry dominating the profile. A simple red fruit attack of ripe, round fruit hitting the palate with one plop. The back end was more of the…
From barrel. The Rutherford became lost in the sea of other barrel samples that were a bit more compelling than this somewhat simple representation of its terroir. I could drink it, and it went fine…
