2016 Thomas Fogarty Winery Chardonnay Langley Hill
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From one of the larger vineyards that takes multiple passes to harvest, the 2016 Chardonnay Langley Hill Vineyard is a selection from the site (most goes into the Appellation blend). It’s a classic, complete Chardonnay that has textbook notes of caramelized citrus, white flowers, crushed rocks, and spice. This medium-bodied effort hits the palate with a nicely balanced, rounded texture, integrated acidity, and no shortage of length. Another beautiful wine from this team that does everything right, it grows on you with time in the glass.
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Jeb Dunnuck
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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A dense, phenolic expression emerges from 2016 Chardonnay Langley Hill Vineyard. Exotic and tropical, with striking textural resonance, the 2016 fleshes out with notable richness. Candied orange peel, mint and honeyed notes infuse this oily, unctuous Chardonnay. Interestingly, time in the glass brings out freshness in the Langley Hill. The 2016 is the kind of Chardonnay that benefits from being opened several hours in advance.
The 2016 Chardonnay Langley Hill Vineyard opens in the glass with a delicate nose of pear, toasted nuts and chamomile. On the palate, it's medium to full-bodied, elegantly textural and intense, with a layered mid-palate, tangy acids and a long, chalky finish. It should see out its tenth birthday in style.