2009 Wind Gap Chardonnay James Berry Vineyard

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Tasting notes
Score 15/20 · Drink 2011-2012, Jancis Robinson MW, Feb 2012

Lively. Masses of acidity – even slightly green. Hard finish. Bit neutral. (JR)

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Critic scores
91
91/100

Average Score

15
15/20

Jancis Robinson MW

91
91/100

Antonio Galloni, Vinous

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91 points
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
Score 91/100 · Drink 2013-2017, Antonio Galloni, Vinous, Aug 2011

The 2009 Chardonnay James Berry Vineyard is an intense, mineral-laced wine layered with expressive varietal fruit. It shows gorgeous focus and length in a wiry Chablis-influenced style that will make readers re-consider what is possible within California Chardonnay. Slate, crushed rocks and all things mineral frame the intense finish. Mahle aged the Chardonnay (from 45 year-old vines) in equal parts concrete and steel. This is a stellar effort.

91 points
Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate
Score 91/100 · Drink 2012-2017, Antonio Galloni, Wine Advocate, Aug 2011

The 2009 Chardonnay James Berry Vineyard is an intense, mineral-laced wine layered with expressive varietal fruit. It shows gorgeous focus and length in a wiry Chablis-influenced style that will make readers re-consider what is possible within California Chardonnay. Slate, crushed rocks and all things mineral frame the intense finish. Mahle aged the Chardonnay (from 45 year-old vines) in equal parts concrete and steel. This is a stellar effort. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2017. Proprietor Pax Mahle sources fruit from various sites in California for his new project, Wind Gap. I will report on the rest of the range later this year. Tel. (707) 887-9100; www.windgapwines.com

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Wind Gap
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White

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Dry

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