2002 Gainey Chardonnay
Santa Barbara County, California
 
WB Rating: 87

 
Alcohol by volume: 13.9%
Price at time of purchase: $11.99 (K&L)
 
Type: Chardonnay
Principal varietal(s): Chardonnay

Attractive, ripe nose of oak and citrus with good spiciness. In the mouth surprisingly tight, given the fruit and richness in the nose, and a bit disjointed as if from age. (Bad cork?) Pleasant, oaky finish with a distant hint of bitterness. Good wine that struck me as slightly and prematurely aged. - HK 2005-10-01

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