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Chardonnay
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2009 Carneros Chardonnay
Powerful, focused fruit announces the wine immediately. Nectarine, yellow peach, key lime, citric zest, lemon cream, and Asian pear overlay complex notes of fig, brioche, ripe melons, and cardamom. Intense palate weight and luscious fruit tannins are countered by a full, zesty acidity that lifts and carries the fruit towards the finish, layering atop the mouth-filling minerality that carries throughout the entire finish. The tannins, minerality, and acidity that are the calling card of well-raised, true Old Wente Chardonnay are in full display. This is a wine to enjoy now, in its youth, however, its truest personality and complete depth will continue to unfold for several years to come.
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2008 Napa Valley "Haynes Vineyard"
The nose begins with a subtle strand of straw, honey, and a softened whiff of cedar. The nose opens further to a rich melange of spicy melon, figs, dates, and meringue. The palate is immediately bright and fresh, and the mouth-feel is significant and rich, expansive and increasing in intensity. Crisp apple and ripe pear notes emerge from the full-bodied mid-palate, touched with tangerine and orange blossom. The finish is a lengthy and powerful amalgamation of ripe fruit, baking and holiday spices and mouth-filling minerality with a soft, tannic grip.
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