2010Lewis Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay
95 pts (CGW) Lewis
Chardonnays are always among the richer bottlings to be had, and,
when as well-balanced as the brace from 2010, they take their usual
place at the head of the class. This one from the Napa Valley is a
big, broad, no-holds-barred wine whose sweeping fruit and unabashed
oak are wholly in sync and seamlessly knit. Its striking length is
as impressive as its concentration and depth, but this is not a
wine for those looking for a lean, soft-spoken effort. Rather than
oysters and their ilk, this one will shine with dishes wanting
authoritative Chardonnay and is guaranteed to delight fans of the
same.
Connoisseur's Guide to California Wine January 2012
The usually warm Oak Knoll district north of Carneros was
cooler than usual in 2010, giving us extended hang time toward
harvest and enabling the grapes to achieve full ripeness and
maturity. Our 2010 Napa Valley Chardonnay is full of ripe tree
fruit - apricot, apple, and pear - with mineral and pistachio
adding complex, nutty notes to the blend. With the flavor and
texture of creamy caramel custard, the wine remains rooted with
ample integrated acidity and toasty oak. 1,200 cases
produced. Winery Notes
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