2007 Mount Eden Chardonnay, Santa Cruz Mountains, Saratoga Cuvee

Light to medium gold color, youthful for 14 years. The aromas are lovely, fully mature but not typical Santa Cruz Mountains. There are hints of pear, roses in full bloom, a touch of honeysuckle. The palate is moderately rich, quite soft, almost voluptuous but slightly faded. The conifer and minerality I associate with SCM Chardonnay are not there, but this is still a lovely, tender glass with maybe a touch of oak showing at the end. Rated 88.5, probably a few points better a few years ago.

Dan Kravitz

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