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DeRose Vineyards
Sharknose
Chardonnay
2002
Region: Cienega
Alcohol Content: 14.10%
Price: $13.99
Overall Rating: 8.10
Look/Presentation: 7.80
Reviewers Notes:
robust flavor, nice going down
no strong aftertaste
a bit bitter upon first taste
very light
sweet and stinky, slight aftertaste in back of throat
slightly dry and very light
after tang on the palate with a sparkle in the nose
smooth, sweet and fruity
buttery, sweet, nice aftertaste
good balance with acid and alcohol
cool and crisp, tingly
Writer's Summary: This wine had a buttery, robust flavor and a clean finish (aftertaste). The tasters agreed that this is a very good Chardonnay, at a good price. Enjoyable.
Written by: Michael Mardings and Anthony Ottomanelli