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2012

Donelan Chardonnay Nancie

Tasted 14 June 2016 California · Sonoma County

PnP at cellar temperature (56 degrees) with notes of lemon, lychee, bitter pear, and stone. Notable balance and good acidity. Thankfully, not overly oaked or buttery in any way.

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2014

Donelan Chardonnay Nancie

California · Sonoma County

Still performing near the apex of its window, perhaps a bit rupee and more rounded than a year and a half ago. Lemon curd and yellow citrus fruit driven. Drink now and over the next year or so before…

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2013

Donelan Chardonnay Genevieve's Block DeVoto Vineyard

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

This bottle seemed to have an angular delivery and showed a more progressed profile in terms of a bronzed/oxidized finish that was omnipresent. It was drinkable, but the lamp oil aftertaste and added…

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2013

Donelan Chardonnay Genevieve's Block DeVoto Vineyard

Sonoma County · Sonoma Coast

A bit more expressive than when I last had it in September. With some air, this opened up nicely with some yellow citrus and mineral notes. The lemon note became more prominent and riper over the…

Reviewed 2 February 2019
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