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2007

Salinia Chardonnay Heintz Ranch

Tasted 6 October 2016 Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

Still a solid version of a Jura-style Chardonnay, but starting its decline. Not as vibrant as 10 months ago when I last had this wine. 93-94 points. The 2008 is much better at this stage.

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24 January 2016 Same as my previous CT notes except that it lost a little "oomph" after about three hours of slow O2. Though I think this has the ability to go a… 8 December 2015 Similar to my previous CT notes. PnP with a strong, up-front Sherry/Jura style; notes of poached pear, butterscotch, roasted hazelnuts, crackerjack,… 9 August 2015 A Jura style, with butterscotch, hazelnuts, popcorn, baked Asian pear, pineapple, honey, citrus, and wood. More of the citrus notes than the 2006 or…
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2008

Salinia Chardonnay Heintz Ranch

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

Starting to tank pretty fast at this juncture, even for those passing this off as a Jura "style" white. Drink yesterday.

Reviewed 28 September 2018
2007

Salinia Chardonnay Saint Marigold

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

More Sherry than Chardonnay. Super arid and woody at this stage, with a drying, anti-unctuous effect inside the mouth. Like a Sherry and a still Champagne had an eczema baby.

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2008

Salinia Chardonnay Heintz Ranch

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

All previous notes apply. Reductive and very Sherry-like. Just know what you're getting into. Drink now.

Reviewed 12 December 2017
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