Wonderful harmony, richness and balance, with ripe, complex, fig anise, and apricot flavors. Shows a deft hand with toasty oak, too, giving it a creamy texture. The finish is long and flavorful.
Wine Spectator
James Laube
12/2003
Score: 93 (100 possible)
Rich and opulent in style, a tremendous wine with layers of ripe fig, apricot, herb, tobacco and smoky, toasty oak. Seamless texture, with a long, rich aftertaste that keeps revealing new layers of flavor and nuance. Drink now through 2007. 226 cases made.
Wine Spectator
James Laube
6/2003
Score: 92 (100 possible)
Wonderful harmony, richness and balance, with ripe, complex fig, anise and apricot flavors. Shows a deft hand with toasty oak, too, giving it creamy texture. The finish is long and flavorful.
The Wine Advocate
Robert Parker
Vol. 150
12/23/2003
Score: 90+ (100 possible)
The 2001 Chardonnay Richard Dinner Vineyard exhibits a light gold color in addition to a boldly flavored bouquet of buttered citrus intermixed with honeyed lemons, smoke, spice, and earth. Full-bodied and structured, it should last for 7-8 years.
Wine Spectator
6/30/2003
Score: 92 (100 possible)
Wonderful harmony, richness and balance, with ripe, complex fig, anise and apricot flavors. Shows a deft hand with toasty oak, too, giving it a creamy texture. Long, flavorful finish. Drink now through 2007
The Wine Advocate
Robert Parker
Vol. 150
12/23/2003
Score: 90+ (100 possible)
The 2001 Chardonnay Richard Dinner Vineyard exhibits a light gold color in addition to a boldly flavored bouquet of buttered citrus intermixed with honeyed lemons, smoke, spice, and earth. Full-bodied and structured, it should last for 7-8 years.
