Bjornstad Porter Bass Chardonnay 2005

BN#198563

Initially smoky, meaty and powerful in the glass, the wine evolves and unfolds an amazing, delicate complexity of aromas and flavors. Subtle scents of white flowers invoke sweet and spice from honeysuckle, jasmine, freesia and lime blossoms and resolve into flavors of pineapple, lime, pear and honeydew. The texture is lean and crisp and the finish is that of a lingering green apple.

Wine Enthusiast Here’s a young, powerful wine that captures the essence of cool-climate Chardonnay. The vineyard is where Russian River Valley meets Sonoma Coast, south and west of Rochioli, and the wine is similar, in both tart green apples and acidity, with richer notes of tangerine, peach and papaya. Buttered toast, butterscotch and smoky vanilla are oak’s contributions, in this brilliant, suave Chard. Score: 93. —Steve Heimoff, October 01, 2007.

Wine Advocate The 2005 Chardonnay Porter Bass Vineyard is a lean, Chablis-like effort displaying additional notes of flowers, lemon curd, honeysuckle, and a touch of exotic fruit. It is a crisp, lean, earthy-styled white to consume over the next 3-4 years. Score: 91. —Robert Parker, December 2006.

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