1996 Marcassin Chardonnay Lorenzo Vineyard
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Our first flight concluded with the 1996 Marcassin Chardonnay Lorenzo. This delicious New-World expression of Chardonnay offered awesome balance. It was of course riper and weightier than the Burgundies, but was immensely rewarding for its lush, generous expression of fruit and subtly interwoven tertiary notes.
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A rating was given for this wine, which was just being released. No tasting note was included. Owners Helen Turley and John Wetlaufer continue to reside at the top of a short list of producers making the world's most prodigious, complex wines. Tel. (707) 258-3608; Fax (707) 942-5633
Tangy, spicy aromas of pineapple, hazelnut and coconut. Sweeter and considerably richer than the Hudson, with a thicker texture. This shows an almost roasted ripeness yet is not at all heavy. Acidity is perfectly integrated. Really explosive on the back end.