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1996 Marcassin Chardonnay Alexander Valley Gauer Ranch Upper Barn
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1996 Marcassin Chardonnay Alexander Valley Gauer Ranch Upper Barn

Producer: Marcassin
Style: White Wine
Grape Type: Chardonnay
Origin: California
Region: Sonoma
Appellation: Alexander Valley

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89 Points | International Wine Cellar , May/June 1998

Very closed, slightly reduced nose offers hints of apricot, pineapple and smoke. Fat, rich and quite dry, and rather unformed at this stage. Has a lush texture, terrific depth of fruit and a very strong, mouthcoating finish. Loads of potential.

96 Points | Wine Spectator
94 Points | Robert Parker's The Wine Advocate

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