2012 Chardonnay Edward James Estate
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Orange peel, butter, spice, almonds and light tropical-infused fruit are laced together in the 2012 Chardonnay Edward James Estate. Voluptuous and racy in the glass, the 2012 Chardonnay Edward James Estate is a great example of Wente clone Chardonnay from the Goldridge soils of the Russian River Valley. The 2012 spent fifteen months in oak.
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Robert Parker
Antonio Galloni, Vinous
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The 2012 Chardonnay Edward James Estate emerges from old Wente clones. It exhibits wet pebbles, orange blossom, delicate pineapple and mango characteristics, medium to full body, and a subtle, toasty oak component, but it is not overdone and the minerality comes through brilliantly. Drink now-2020.
Rich yellow stone fruit, smoke, licorice and honeyed notes blossom from the 2012 Chardonnay Edward James Estate. The style is broad, ample and creamy, with attractive honeyed nuances that are likely to become more prominent as the wine ages in bottle.
About the producer
Paul Hobbs is one of California wine’s biggest names. Twice named Wine Personality of the Year by Robert Parker, he joined Robert Mondavi in 1977, worked at Opus One and Simi before setting up his eponymous winery in 1991.