June 2007 Wine Tasting Notes.
2005 Five Rivers Chardonnay, Monterey County.
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This Chardonnay is light gold in the glass with great clarity. On the nose, it starts with medium intensity aromas of crème brûlée. Light aromas of citrus are embellished by tropical notes and hints of nuttiness. In the mouth, light intensity citrus and tropical flavors are laced together with creamy notes. Light bodied, with a crisp acidity and a sheer, satiny texture, this wine ends with mineral and light citrus flavors of a medium length. |
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13.5% Alcohol $10.99 Retail (from winery); 54,000 cases produced |
Citrus dominated with just enough voicing of tropical notes, this light and crisp Chardonnay is very food friendly and should pair well with chicken or veal parmaseana over the next 3 - 4 years. BOTTOM LINE: Good, with appealing characteristics. Recommended. |
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Detail: Production | Producer | Vintage | Grapes | Vineyard
Made from 100% Monterey Chardonnay. 60% in stainless steel and 40% (mostly) French oak barrel fermented. 15% of the wine went through malolactic fermentation. Aged for 6 months in mixed American and French oak with varying degrees of toast prior to bottling.
Part of the Brown-Forman portfolio, Five Rivers Winery, has been making wine since the 1999 vintage. The name refers to the fiver rivers flowing through the Central Coast: the San Benito, Salinas, Santa Maria, Santa Ynez and Sisquoc Rivers. The labels is focused on producing wines from all parts of the Central Coast, including the 600-acre property in Paso Robles. Steve Peck, is Head Winemaker at Five Rivers. The self-proclaimed former wild child and surfer was turned on to wine (and Pinot noir, in particular) when living in Santa Cruz. While he spends a lot of time in the vineyard tasting the fruit, he delegates more in the cellar until it is time to blend. All Five Rivers wines are closed with synthetic closures. Read More
Chardonnay, the white grape of Burgundy, can range from subtle to distinct – depending on winemaking style. Its best examples come from cooler climates. Also called Beaunois and Morillon, it displays crisp aromas and flavors of apples, apricots, citrus, peaches, pears as well as tropical fruit. Floral notes of acacia are also common. Terroir can gain distinct expression in the form of flint, mineral or mint characteristics. The small, thin-skinned Chardonnay grapes tend to make wines that express traits acquired during vinification. such as: butter or cream, vanilla and hazelnuts. Chardonnay also is apt to take on oak characteristics during barrel aging. Perhaps this characteristic may be the reason for the current departure from an overly oaky style which was initially intended to mimic great Burgundian whites. (read more)
100% organic sources from all parts of the Central Coast, including the 600-acre property in Paso Robles.
The 2005 year saw an increase in crops over the preceding years. The year is being compared to the acclaimed 1997 vintage because of a very long and generally cool growing season without heat spikes. This long season resulted in extended hang times in even temperatures which gave the fruit good extraction but lower sugar levels. The slow ripening of the fruit is expected to make for elegance and balance in the wines of this vintage. Read More
Rating
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Color |
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Nose |
3 points |
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Palate |
2 points |
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Finish |
3 points |
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Astringency/Minerality |
5 points |
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Acidity |
5 points |
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Alcohol |
5 points |
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Aging potential |
2 points |
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Overall quality |
8 points |
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Cumulative Score: 88
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