Alma Rosa, El Jabali Vineyard Chardonnay, Sta. Rita Hills

Alma Rosa · California › Sta. Rita Hills › United States of America

White · Chardonnay
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LWIN 2026219
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89 /100
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10
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Taster #3609 · Feb 18, 2012
91/100
Rich, spicy, not too sweet.
2005 vintage
Taster #6553 · Oct 29, 2011
90/100
second try on 10/26/2011. Apples galore, hint of lemon-- out of the glass and around. Don't drink too cold. Initial taste is delicious, crisp,apple-y, lingering, then a touch of bitterness and a hint of heat greater that the 13.5% alcohol would suggest. But still very delicious all by itself. Holds up to food reasonably well, but probably a better cocktail wine.
2005 vintage
Taster #9706 · Apr 10, 2011
89/100
Crisp, clean tropical fruit, slightly creamy, medium plus bodied. Very satisfying.
2005 vintage
Taster #7831 · Aug 3, 2010
89/100
Nice citrus notes and good minerality. Hint of oak creaminess, but not overdone at all. Drinking very well.
2005 vintage
Taster #6052 · Apr 10, 2010
89/100
Lemon/lime, minerality on the nose and palate. Maybe hints of tropical sour fruits on the palate as well. Decent acidity with some length. Solid wine and good QPR for $13-$14.
2005 vintage
Taster #7727 · Apr 2, 2010
90/100
some good juice; this is how I like my whites,crisp,not oaky, not much malolactic (if any)
2005 vintage
Taster #8238 · Jan 2, 2010
88/100
Enjoyable Chard. Apple, lemon and oak spices on the nose which evolve with air towards exotic fruits (kiwi) and even a hint of orange. Oak is well used here even though I would have not complained if it was slightly lower. I would have liked more acidity though. Sensation of warmth on the palate (not so much alcohol nevertheless). Overall well made but just a little bit boring.
2005 vintage
Taster #5262 · Jan 5, 2009
Best Chardonnay I've had. Tasted at tasting room. No ML, light-handed oak impression. Fruit forward and round, but with acidity to balance. Nose of citrus fruit. This is the stuff if you want the fruit and vineyard to speak, not the sugar levels and barrels.
2005 vintage
Taster #8604 · Dec 30, 2007
87/100
A round and lush style of Chardonnay with notes of toasted almonds, lemon rind, and vanilla cream. Well made, but not really my cup of tea.
2005 vintage
Taster #5065 · Dec 14, 2007
84/100
Central Coast road trip (California Central Coast) : Nice nose with slight oak. Slightly buttery taste.
2005 vintage
Taster #5508 · Nov 29, 2007
88/100
Full pineapple aromas and flavors with the fullness of flavor coming rom the oak. No malolactic fermentation.Twist of lime on the finish.
2005 vintage