Thursday, March 31, 2011

Mark West Chardonnay 2009 Central Coast Appellation

Appearance: The wine is bright showing a pale yellow color reflecting greenish highlights.

Nose: Light intensity of tropical fruit (pinapple and melon)

Palate: Dry, medium body with medium(+) mouth-watering acidity. There is a light(-)/weak intensity of lemon and pineapple fruit flavors. There is no indication of an alcohol burn on the back palate.(13.5%ABV).

Finish/Length: There is a clean refreshing finish but short in length. There seems to be a very slight lingering creaminess.

Conclusion: This a pleasant wine of good(-) quality due its balance but loses some due to the weakness of its fruit intensity. It is a pefect quaffing wine. The retail price is about US$14.00.

Producer Notes: Our 2009 shows aromas of lemon meringue, ripe pears and the amazing minerality note of the first rain on stones. Barrel aging contributes a brown sugar component on the nose. Our medium-bodied wine enjoys flavors of honeydew melon, lemon curd, and a cream layer reminiscent of a 50/50 ice cream bar.

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