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2008 Stonestreet Alexander Mountain Estate Chardonnay Upper Barn Block Alexander Valley

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94 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 2010

($65) Pale, bright straw-yellow. Expressive aromas of nectarine, brown spices and crushed rock. Dense, thick and sweet, with seriously chewy, complex flavors of lemon zest, orange, minerals and spices. Finishes very broad and very long, with an echoing stony character. Despite its sweet fruit, this mineral-driven wine strikes me as less exotic in character than the outstanding vintages made by Marcassin in the '90s.

95 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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Chardonnay

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