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Taster #6490
· Jun 21, 2024
93/100
This was fun. Would I say it tastes like a nice aged Chablis? I dunno, it wasn't premox'd, badum ch. Clearly in the middle of enjoying this bottle, but reductive on opening, gives more clarity as it gets more air. This bottle definitely needed air. A spine of bracing minerality and acidity no matter when tasted. Pure chardonnay flavors, not too much additional complexity added though. It's a preference thing, but it's probably going to slowly lose primary freshness from …
2010 vintage
Taster #1177
· Jul 20, 2022
Corked. Too bad, because there was a very nice wine under the TCA.
2010 vintage
Taster #7489
· Feb 27, 2021
99/100
A bit of petrol and oily texture on the open, but just marries so well witb the flavors. Citrus, but slight, bread yeast, slight hint of buttery roundness, fully integrated, acid in check but keeping this going. Color watery yellow. This is up there with some of the best chard I have had. Provenance is winery direct and 51 degrees. Wow. This has a decade or more left in it. I do like understated wines with subtle flavors. This has …
2010 vintage
Taster #5840
· Jan 9, 2021
94/100
These went to storage and I was able to keep my hands off for many years. Now — it is tough — these are in a great place. Loads of citrus and enough body to stand up to the bracing acids. Great finish.
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Taster #8464
· Oct 10, 2020
Very reductive, and it never fully blew off. Underneath the reduction is a solidly structured wine, and it had some very nice elements, including excellent acidity and yellow fruit with a citrus note.
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Taster #3289
· Apr 22, 2018
92/100
Complex and fuller than most. Nice. Drink last one during next year or so.
2010 vintage
Taster #8464
· Jul 23, 2017
On day one this showed a lot of lemon notes, some alcohol noticeable. But more concerning it just seemed to lack punch and excitement. On day two is was a completely different wine, with good energy, tight acidity, and a lemony palate.
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Taster #7489
· Apr 6, 2017
96/100
Citrus on the nose; bread yeast notes (like a piece of San Francisco chewy sourdough fresh out of the oven) dominate; lemon, slight tart pucker mid palate, light on its feet, chablis. Almost getting some german riesling petrol on this. Yikes this is good. Has years ahead of itself but drinking well now. Seafood, oysters, the beach, clam chowder, muscles.... sour dough and butter would be perfect to have or think about while sipping this.
2010 vintage
Taster #4443
· Mar 3, 2017
90/100
HDH Magnum Dinner (Del Frisco - Chicago IL) : Floral start with lemon custard and a fun array of ripe fruit start-to-finish with good concentration, moderate finesse and length.
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Taster #0983
· Jan 4, 2016
decanted about 20-30 mins... nice light golden color, drinking really well and beginning to show some nice secondary development.
2010 vintage
Taster #6245
· Nov 15, 2014
92/100
At X2O. Outstanding wine. Excellent balance of fruit and acidity. Developing that deep almost meaty component of flavor - reminds me of Meursault - without any of the "American Palate" buttery oaky flavor.
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Taster #6245
· Nov 12, 2014
91/100
Outsatanding. Acid and minerals to balance strong white fruit. No oak or buttery flavors. Excellent balance.
2010 vintage
Taster #9251
· Sep 10, 2014
93/100
Light yellow color. A bit tight upon initial opening but after 10-15 mins in the glass, it really started showing nicely. Lemon custard, white flowers, talcum powder and green apple with some rocky/stone driven mineral notes. Similar flavors on the palate with the green apple and citrus notes coming through with vibrant acidity. Clean and crisp mouthfeel and finish. This wine will probably continue to evolve and improve. Unfortunately, this was my last bottle.
2010 vintage
Taster #6440
· Jun 16, 2014
93/100
Light straw color. Orchard fruit, citrus and minerality. Certainly NOT the big fat oaky Cali chardonnay. I like this. Guessed that it might be California. Very nice balance of fruit and acid. Great length. I'd buy this one.
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Taster #6352
· Dec 30, 2013
93/100
Beautiful wine; I might be under-rating it. White orchard fruit and citrus, plenty of saline minerality. Dense, more viscous and less angular than the Porter Bass. A bit more oak influence, beautiful balance.
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Taster #9251
· Dec 7, 2013
93/100
Pale yellow color. Great nose of crushed rocks, citrus, lemon zest, talcum powder and just a touch of floral notes. Ripping acidity on the palate with tons of minerality coming through along with lemon curd on the back end. Barely detect that this wine saw any oak and coming in at 12.9% abv, this wine is light and elegant. Really fantastic. Ceritas is the pinnacle of Cali chardonnay for me.
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Taster #3289
· Aug 8, 2013
93/100
Last few reviewers stated the profile well. Amazing wine that should get a bit better. Ceritas' chards are tops!
2010 vintage
Taster #0983
· Apr 1, 2013
Really exceptional domestic chardonnay... crisp citrus, apple, stone fruits, lots of energetic acidity, along with some almond, nutty notes towards the finish with the faintest kiss of oak. Very well balanced, fresh and elegant. curious to see what a few years will do for this wine, as it just kept getting better hte longer it was open, and really showed best as it got closer to what I prefer as red wine serving temp..
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Taster #4410
· Mar 30, 2013
92/100
Almond paste, honey, and flint notes wrapped around a core of oily lemon goodness. Just great.
2010 vintage
Taster #9251
· Mar 15, 2013
93/100
Light blond color. Lovely nose of crushed rocks, honeysuckle, white floral notes, lemon and a hint of vanilla. On the palate the wine showed tart green apple, chalk dust, limestone, lemon meringue, and mineral notes. Strong acidic backbone and a moderate finish. This wine really went well with the cod stuffed with crabmeat in a lemon butter sauce that I paired with the wine. I enjoyed this quite a bit and will revisit my other bottle in a year or …
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Taster #6310
· Mar 2, 2013
92/100
PnP. Just seemed for this bottle the tartness was gone. Lots of stone & floral notes. A outstanding Chardonnay made in wht seems to be a more old owrld style. Held up very well the 2nd day as I saved some to give it a try.
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Taster #9712
· Feb 9, 2013
92/100
Pale yellow. A juicy Chardonnay with plenty of crisp acidity. A refreshing palate cleanser when paired with a chicken pot pie dish. Not at all tiring or over oaked. Will stay on my shortlist of must buy Cali Chards.
2010 vintage
Taster #2604
· Dec 2, 2012
93/100
Another great Ceritas Chard. Lemon curd, stone fruit, white vanilla, oaky spice, roasted almond, and a hint of tropical fruit. Great acidity and a long finish. Very young - the oak sticks out a bit awkwardly at times, but this will be great in 3-4 years time and will probably go 10+. This is the second vintage from this producer for me - I'm convinced to just put these away for a few years as soon as I get them …
2010 vintage
Taster #6499
· Nov 29, 2012
93/100
This is a great Chardonnay. Good minerality with notes of papaya, honeysuckle, and vanilla. Excellent balance and long finish.
2010 vintage
Taster #5307
· Nov 22, 2012
91/100
Crisp green fruit and refreshing acidity. Easy to drink, easy to enjoy. Will never pass up any Ceritas Chardonnay.
2010 vintage