2005 Landmark Chardonnay Overlook
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(a blend of fruit from Sonoma, Santa Barbara and Monterey Counties) Green-gold. Fresh, spicy scents of orange, melon and minerals. Taut citrus flavors are focused and refreshing, with good mineral lift on the back. Finishes clean, brisk and persistent.
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Robert Parker
Stephen Tanzer, Vinous
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A reliable winery with a realistic pricing policy, one of California’s finest Chardonnays for the money is Landmark’s Chardonnay Overlook. The 2005 (74% Sonoma, 16% Santa Barbara, and 10% Monterey fruit) exhibits a light green/straw color as well as attractive aromas of honeyed citrus, tropical fruits, and spices. Excellent acidity, a lovely texture and mouthfeel, and medium body suggest this complex Chardonnay will drink well for several years. It represents a hypothetical blend of a classic white Burgundy and a California Chardonnay. Tel. (707) 833-0212; Fax (707) 833-1164