House of Independent Producers, Dionysus Chardonnay, Columbia Valley

House of Independent Producers · Washington › Columbia Valley › United States of America

Red · Chardonnay
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LWIN 1698361
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87 /100
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6
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Taster #5276 · Jul 7, 2011
87/100
This is a very nice Chardonnay, especially considering the price. All the good stuff we expect is here, without all the baggage like overly buttery, in your face oak, and off flavors. Golden yellow color. Crisp, but still very smooth in the mouth. It is young, fresh, and vibrant. Easy drinking. The fruit is peaches and pears with some lemon and citrus. Slight minerality. Very well balanced. Little or no oak influence. A little pineapple on the finish.
2008 vintage
Taster #3446 · Jun 19, 2010
87/100
Nice Chardonnay easy drinking, light on the finish and nose, bit of hazelnut and honeysuckle, love the concept of incouraging single vineyard bottlings.
2008 vintage
Taster #0791 · May 20, 2010
86/100
Nice light non-oaked chard
2008 vintage
Taster #1739 · May 11, 2010
86/100
Crisp. Apples and pears. Refreshing.
2008 vintage
Taster #8219 · Apr 7, 2010
Melon, pear and pineapple fruit. Pure and transparent with no wood. It's thick and creamy in the mouth, with good balance and a long full finish. Overall, low alcohol, well done with good synergy. I normally associate Sagemoor with warm climate varietals but this is a success. I like their goals as stated on the bottle but I'm not sure what steps they are taking to rebel against the 100 point system. Inexpensive.
2008 vintage
Taster #0040 · Dec 24, 2009
87/100
Woodsy yellow apples. White peppercorns. thick, and a bit hot, but interesting especially for a $13 bottle. I'd actually love to see the vineyard do an extremely limited selection of their best grapes and try to move into the $30 bottle range.
2008 vintage
Taster #2975 · Jul 18, 2009
87/100
This is a nice unwooded Chard. Flavorful ans satisfying. Nice bottle and label, looks french. Will still seek out unwooded chards at lower price point to compare.
2008 vintage