East Hills Online Wine ClubDescriptions of White Wines in the $199 Case
Napa, Oakville, California, USA The 2004 vintage exhibits fragrant aromas of lemon, tangerine, citrus blossom, yellow peach, melon, grapefruit, white nectarine and lichee. Sweet, bright flavors of melon, peach, tangerine, pink grapefruit and lichee are offered up along with a supple texture. The clean, crisp finish is marked with notes of white flower accompanied by hints of lime and minerals. Enjoy now or cellar for two years. The vintage produced 15,998 cases.
Wine Spectator Score: 90 Fresh and lively, appealing for its zingy grapefruit flavor, hinting at peach and lime as the finish keeps zipping along. Drink now. 85,000 cases made.
Wine Spectator Score: 90 An elegant wine that builds in intensity, showing rich and creamy apple fruit and spicy pear flavors that expand on the graceful finish. Drink now. 4,000 cases made.
Wine Spectator Score: 89 Juicy and refreshing, with a delicate range of pear, apple, grapefruit and creamy spice flavors that linger on the refined finish. To be released September 2005. Drink now through 2007. 12,100 cases made.
Wine Spectator Score: 90 A lean, focused style with spicy pear, green apple and lemon meringue touches, with a flinty edge, finishing with lively acidity, a burst of citrus flavors and a dash of toasty oak. Drink now through 2007. 12,426 cases made.
Cartlidge and Browne Tropical fruit aromas (pineapple, melons, and mangoes) jump from the glass of the 2004 Chardonnay. There is little evidence of wood in this fruit-driven, clean, pure, tasty Chardonnay. It needs to be consumed during its first 12 months of life. It is probably one of the two best Chardonnay values in the world.
Light green lustres run through the straw color of this wine whose aroma is rich in fruits, the most striking of which are pears. An excellent acidity balance gives this wine strength and structure. It is dry and smooth on the palate, and leaves a long, pleasant aftertaste. The Pinot Grigio goes well with many dishes, especially lighter foods, to which it is an excellent accompaniment. It is served chilled and also bestows a fine taste following longer ageing.
Rockbare The 2004 Chardonnay offers up beautiful honeyed peach, apple blossom, orange rind, and assorted citrus characteristics presented in a medium to full-bodied, fruity style revealing a discriminating use of new oak. It should drink well for another 2-3 years. This outstanding estate remains under most Australian wine enthusiasts' radar. The RockBare offerings possess all the richness one expects of South Australian vineyards along with abundant complexity, a subtle touch of wood, and sometimes a French-styled elegance. |
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2004 Pine Ridge Winery Chenin Blanc Viognier
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Babich
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Martin Ray
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Argyle
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Rutherford Hill
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2004 Cartlidge and Browne Chardonnay 
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St. Michael - Eppan Pinot Grigio 2004
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2004 Rockbare Chardonnay