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Robert Keenan Chardonnay 2006, MrFiveStar March Pick |
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Written by Mr Five Star
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 Robert Keenan Winery 2006 Chardonnay, Napa Valley Spring Mountain District is the MrFiveStar Chardonnay pick this month. This wine retalis in Florida for aboyt $35.00
The 2006 Chardonnay was hand harvested, de-stemmed, then gently pressed. Twenty percent of the juice was fermented and aged in stainless steel tanks, while eighty percent was fermented and aged in French and American oak barrels. No secondary, or malolactic fermentation was carried out, leading to the crisp, citrus character of this wine. The portion of Chardonnay aged in barrel was left on its lees and stirred weekly. The wine was bottled after approximately seven months of aging in the cellar.
The finished wine shows citrus, ripe pear and green apple in the nose. Hints of lush white peach are noticed as the wine opens up. The sur-lie aging has added richness and complexity, a touch of oak character returns on the finish as well as a hint of minerality. Like all of Keenan’s wines, this Chardonnay is a food worthy wine whose crisp acidity and medium body will accompany a wide variety of food fare. The 2008 San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition Silver Medal Click here to visit the keenan Vinyards. The MrFiveStar "Big Red" for this month is on the next page. Click Read more.
The MrFiveStar "Big Red" pick this month is Chateau Lascombes Margaux 750ml 2004. Another brilliant effort from this estate, the 2004Lascombes (a blend of 50% Merlot, 45% Cabernet Sauvignon, and 5% Petit Verdot) exhibits a deep blue/purple hue along with a sweet perfume of blueberries, black raspberries, cherries, incense, smoke, and spring flowers. While opulent, underneath the full-bodied richness of fruit and depth is a structured wine. As it sits in the glass, an espresso roast character (no doubt from new oak) also emerges. Enjoy this pure, structured, fleshy beauty between 2010-2025. Robert Parker 93 points (Jun 2007) This wine retalis in Florida for $55.00 click here to go to the Lascombes vinyards.
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