2015 Arnot-Roberts Chardonnay Trout Gulch Vineyard
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The 2015 Chardonnay Trout Gulch Vineyard reveals aromas of fresh, green orchard fruit, iodine and bread dough, framed by a touch of reduction which dissipates on aeration. On the palate, the wine is medium-bodied, with nice concentration and amplitude, concluding with a moderately long, saline finish. Tasted side by side with Ceritas' 2015 Trout Gulch, Arnot-Roberts' rendition has a less intense line of acidity but more amplitude and texture.
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Antonio Galloni, Vinous
William Kelley, Wine Advocate
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The 2015 Chardonnay Trout Gulch is another rich, intense wine. Here, the low yields of vintage blur the personality of the site. There is some underpinning of the salinity that makes the wines from this site so distinctive, but this is a freakishly ripe Chardonnay from Arnot-Roberts. Orange peel and exotic spice notes add to the wine's eccentric feel. The fruit was also picked a bit later than normal, because the acidity was too high for the wine's sugar ripeness. As a result, the alcohol is also a bit high by Arnot-Roberts standards.