Mount Eden Vineyards Mount Eden Vineyards Chardonnay Domaine Eden, USA, California, Santa Cruz Mountains

Mount Eden Vineyards

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2009 Other 90/100
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Taster #2699 · Oct 18, 2021
95/100
very very nice, typical chardonnay from california. Nice balance, wood, fruit and ripe tones.
2009 vintage
Taster #1139 · Mar 24, 2021
92/100
Similar to my 2017 review. Burgundian. Oakiness a little more prominent, although that diminished a bit the second night. Perfect with a richly sauced halibut.
2009 vintage
Taster #2008 · May 6, 2018
93/100
This was a pleasant surprise for me. I love the PNs and Cabs from Mountain Eden but the Chards have often felt bigger, oakier and richer than I prefer. Perhaps this one has benefited from more time in the blt then I used to give them? This showed up tonight with excellent energy and lift and well integrated oak. The palate had a terrific range of; citrus, mineral, spice and stone fruit flavors and came off kind off Meursault Ler …
2009 vintage
Taster #2230 · Mar 18, 2018
87/100
This was tasted blind along with the regular Mount Eden 2009 and Mount Eden Reserve 2009 as well as Talbott Sleepy Hollow Chard 2013 and Logan Sleepy Hollow 2013. All 5 were decanted into identical decanters and blinded/randomized but given little time to breathe before starting to taste them. This bottle looked the oldest in the decanter with a medium golden yellow color that was lighter in the glass than in the decanter. There was some nuttiness on the nose …
2009 vintage
Taster #1139 · May 17, 2017
93/100
Stunningly good wine at this point in its evolution. The wine at this stage is in excellent balance. Buttery elements come forward as the wine opens, but they are not oppressive. On initial opening, there seemed to be two distinct flavors -- an almost-grassiness with the undercurrent of chardonnay with it's richness. These two quickly blended into a lush blending of classic California Chard with just the right touch of buttery-oakiness? This is a wonderful bottle; glad I have 3 …
2009 vintage
Taster #2807 · May 11, 2016
89/100
Seine Farbe zeigt sich schon fast ein wenig bleich-bersteinfarben. Aber allemal sehr üppig und strahlend. In der Nase bei weitem nicht so üppig, intensiv und aufmerksamkeitslüsternd. Hier erschnüffle ich: reife Lumie Zitrone, etwas Mandarine, Granatapfel, Anis, etwas Jod, eine Spur Vanilleschlagsahne und straffer Rauch. Auf der Zunge wieder etwas kalifornisch-üppiger. Nur etwas; und im Gesamtbild sehr stimmig! Wiederrum reife und recht süß wirkende Zitronen, Mandarinen, feiner Rauch, sehr zurückhaltender Butterscotch, sowie eine Spur Haselnuss und eine etwas breitere Spur Vanille(sahne).Wirkliche …
2009 vintage
Taster #2992 · Aug 11, 2015
90/100
For the price, this is fantastic. Lemon, lemon zest. It is even better on day 2. Upon opening it went through some awkward moments for about 30 minutes to the point that I thought it might be flawed. It was harsh, strident. After 30 minutes or so, it opened and mellowed out to become a smooth, elegant. Floral notes. Nice long finish on day 2.
2009 vintage
Taster #5416 · May 2, 2015
93/100
Just brilliant. Sulfur, smoke, lemon, flint and some oak. Delicious flavours. Lots of cutin the finish.
2009 vintage
Taster #6280 · Apr 4, 2014
90/100
Light golden color, excellent nose with citrus, spice, and vanilla. Almost butterscotch and lemon on the palate, with a smooth mineral finish.
2009 vintage
Taster #9241 · Jan 4, 2014
90/100
nice
2009 vintage
Taster #2760 · Jan 4, 2014
88/100
light golden, in color. citrus, lemon, citrus peel, floral, mineral, chalk, oak, on the nose. medium acid, on the finish.
2009 vintage
Taster #8742 · Sep 7, 2013
Really enjoyed this wine - classic chard lemon, citrus, mineral, vanilla and hint of butter with a long lasting mineral finish. Excellent
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Taster #7795 · Apr 26, 2013
Deep colour. Nose is dense, showing ripe stone fruit, hazelnuts, tangerine and orange, with lots of lactic notes, rancid butter character, and buttery oak. On the palate, nicely balanced, with adequate supporting acidity and good length. Rather oaky, and somewhat bourbon-like. Good. Reminiscent of a California take on Meursault.
2009 vintage
Taster #1587 · Jan 22, 2013
79/100
Uninteresting. Little fruit, alcohol flavor dominates. Somewhat redeeming acidity on the finish
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Taster #3388 · Jan 13, 2013
89/100
Rich, creamy fruit with minerality. Citrus, nectarine and floral flavors on the palate, crisp finish
2009 vintage
Taster #0549 · Dec 16, 2012
89/100
Huge, a bit over the top but a hedonistic delight - Deep gold, full bodied with a nose of peach, apple, buttered popcorn, caramel and vanilla, decent structure with a bit of heat on the palate, sweet, intense with very good length, nice and a good QPR (89 Points).
2009 vintage
Taster #5081 · Oct 22, 2012
89/100
Very tart citrus with a bit more oak than I prefer. Probably needs time, but I opened to see if I wanted to purchase more.
2009 vintage
Taster #7597 · Oct 1, 2012
89/100
W scallops and cauliflower @ home. Meant to wait a year before having this. Color was dark yellow (strange for this young wine). Very good and restrained nose but a bit sharp. On palate this was more citrussy than other yellow fruits. It also had this sharp edge but it was good. Maybe wait a bit?? The style is certainly more old world.
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Taster #5792 · Oct 1, 2012
88/100
Richer style then the Wolf vineyard. Full bodied.
2009 vintage
Taster #5401 · Sep 16, 2012
87/100
Had a modern nose of butter, lemon oil, and smokey notes. The palate had nice balance, fresh citrus, and, for me, the right amount of oak influence. Definitely toed that line of being too sweet or oaky, but I thought it was pretty nice.
2009 vintage
Taster #5855 · Jul 28, 2012
90/100
Lys, gyllen grønngul. Modnet gul frukt på nese med pære, honning , sitronskall, voks og relativt fint integrert eik. (Rett etter åpning fremstår også en noe støyende ”grønnaktig sødme”, a la hermetisert fersken, men denne synes å være borte dag 2.) Bløt og glatt frukt. Fullstendig åpen, relativt fet og med noe sødme. Fin, avdempet syre. Lang ettersmak med smør og noe fat. 90+ P
2009 vintage
Taster #8178 · Apr 24, 2012
89/100
seemed very heavy handed with more oak than i was expecting. wouldn't buy again.
2009 vintage
Taster #9438 · Apr 22, 2012
90/100
Domestics 10 Years Old and Older (Pittsburgh Blue, Edina, MN) : Small pour of this, and the label was torn, but believe this to be '09. Bright, nice fruit, good mouth feel, rich palate, apple, a little citrus. Quite good.
2009 vintage
Taster #8980 · Apr 18, 2012
Has an almost aspirin quality to the nose. Palate showed dark cherry and the aspirin note again. 87+
2009 vintage
Taster #2546 · Mar 19, 2012
90/100
2012 In Pursuit of Balance Tasting (Julia Morgan Ballroom, Merchants Exchange Building, San Francisco, California) : Light yellow color; lifted, tart apple, floral nose; tasty, tart pear, tart apple palate; medium-plus finish 90+ points
2009 vintage