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2016 Ladd Cellars Chardonnay - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (6/12/2020)
Bright golden yellow in the Grassl glass with hints of copper. The nose was reticent upon PNP into the decanter. After an hour or so in the decanter, the nose explodes, rich, lush caramel, pineapple, hints of Meyer lemon, and some apple. Honestly, at this point, you might be thinking this is going to be a typical big rich and buttery California Chardonnay, but Its certainly not. On the palate, bright acid, Meyer lemon, and underripe pineapple notes and caramel. These flavors dance around on the mid-palate for a while and then fade gently on the medium finish. I love the back and forth of the tropical fruit, the acid, and the caramel richness. The richness is quite noticeable, but it is in balance with the other flavors. After a few hours in the decanter, this wines transforms more, and the minerality and seashells come out on the nose and palate. The barrel richness is more in check. This wine seems to have the structure to age well and is closed with a Diam 10. 13.5% ABV. Delicous Chardonnay.
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