Bridlewood Estate Winery Viognier Reserve Central Coast

Bridlewood Estate Winery

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Taster #8073 · Feb 3, 2011
90/100
A big full bodied wine. Floral aromas with peach and mango. Same flavors with a nice shot of acidity. Slight smokiness. ($22)
2005 vintage
Taster #9847 · Jun 21, 2009
86/100
Aroma of honeysuckle and butterscotch. Flavor of honeysuckle and citrus with a bit of heaviness in the mouth. Medium finish with a slight, lingering bitterness.
2005 vintage
Taster #0529 · Jun 2, 2009
88/100
Consistent with last tasting. I agree with 'pupaes' comment on 4/27/09, don't over chill.Take from the cellar and chill for 30 minutes in the fridge for more enjoyable flavors.
2005 vintage
Taster #9522 · Apr 27, 2009
90/100
would suggest not chilling this wine.doing so shuts it down.this is a big wine with a huge nose of minerals,good spicy,pungent mid palate and a medium, only slightly sweet finish.chilling it changes it. much of the nose disappears and it has a sweeter,short finish. drink it warm with thai food or something spicy.mature wine with some sediment. enjoy.
2005 vintage
Taster #0529 · Feb 26, 2009
85/100
Nose is much sweeter than I recall in the last tasting; tropical fruit, just a touch of vanilla and oak. Spicey palate with fresh white peach and lemony bite leading to a pecan nut/butter finish.
2005 vintage
Taster #0976 · Dec 30, 2008
85/100
Peach nose, bitter on the palate. Opened up by second day. Needed time to mellow.
2005 vintage
Taster #8697 · Sep 6, 2008
86/100
Opened last night and it was barely drinkable. Capped and put in the fridge. Reopened tonight and it was very nice. I won't buy again ... not enough flowers on the nose for me.
2005 vintage
Taster #6553 · Mar 22, 2008
89/100
Great QPR. Discovered at Whole Foods and took a chance. At 14.5%, this is definetly one that needs to be open for awhile before the flavors fully develop. Went terrific with fetticine alfredo. Will buy again. Would agree with RevJavaDudes description.
2005 vintage
Taster #8384 · Mar 7, 2008
86/100
Pale yellow color, peach, pepper and tropical fruits on the nose. Can sense quite a lot of the 14.6, then hit with bitter, hot, and chemicals. Out of whack, acrid. Can't get over the bitterness, didn't finish the glass much less the bottle. Unserviceable. Recorked and will try again in an attempt to confirm or deny this experience. 3/8 - revisited this wine less that 24 hours later, and low and behold, it has morphed into a fine wine. Even …
2005 vintage
Taster #0529 · Jan 15, 2008
82/100
Disclaimer: this is my first tasting of a viognier. Popped and poured, nice fresh nose with citrus fruit. On the palate, very astringent--almost carbonated rubber--fadding to peaches and flowers. After an hour or so the astringent notes began to throttle back and the fruit took over. Next time I'll give it more air, but my tasting was very much like the one reported by 'galleyslave' on 4/1/07.
2005 vintage
Taster #7196 · Dec 6, 2007
81/100
Good nose with peach and florals, great flavors initially but the finish was a bit rough, moderate length.
2005 vintage
Taster #2267 · Aug 21, 2007
88/100
Citrus and flower aromas including honeysuckle. Bright in the mouth with gentle tartness. Slightly sweet flavors of peach, pineapple, and tangerine. Big enough to serve with food, but perfect for cheese and fruit. I like viognier as an alternative to Sauvignon Blanc, and this is a decent one.
2005 vintage
Taster #6647 · Aug 5, 2007
89/100
moderately sweet and effervescent, but surprisingly smooth - peach witha bot more body than many viogniers. Wonderful with Thai food
2005 vintage
Taster #5120 · Jul 28, 2007
89/100
Comes on with bright floral notes. Smooth mouthfeel with pineapple, peach and delicate tropical notes. A classic viognier.
2005 vintage
Taster #5085 · Jul 22, 2007
CM 88, okay to drink
2005 vintage
Taster #2082 · Jun 10, 2007
85/100
Citrus to nose. Peach and apricot to the palate. Moderate finish. Very nice
2005 vintage
Taster #5393 · Apr 1, 2007
80/100
slightly effervescent with an initial bitter entry, not an enjoyable botttle
2005 vintage
Taster #6712 · Feb 19, 2007
88/100
Elegant and refined, floral aromas with honeysuckle and peach notes. Very nice.
2005 vintage
Taster #6001 · Jan 12, 2007
88/100
Honeysuckle, white peach, tangerine, and sweet grasses on the nose - very nice! It has a light spritz to it, which in a Viognier is refreshing. A bit of heat on the palette, sweet like honey, but not quite integrated yet - I think it is still early on this wine.
2005 vintage
Taster #5508 · Nov 30, 2006
88/100
Bridlewood Winery Tasting (Santa Ynez, CA) : A slightly sweet, aromatic viognier with citrus and flower aromas and a peachy palate. Very good. Would be excellent with curries, fish dishes.
2005 vintage
Taster #2105 · Jul 10, 2006
Tastes like a classic Viognier!
2005 vintage