Bernardus
Bernardus Sierra Mar Vineyard
Chardonnay · Santa Lucia Highlands, US
From public reviewers
16reviews
88median pts
$40median price
Quite yellow in color, nearing orange, this oxidative-style wine shows quinine, walnuts and preserved lemons on the very concentrated, oily nose. The texture is sticky, with flavors of seared lemons and orange oil, yet it retains a lime-skin liveliness. It's quite an interesting bottling for fans of the style. || Despite ripe cherry, red licorice and cola flavors, this Pinot feels heavy and tannic in the mouth. It lacks the delicacy you want in the variety. It will age for many years, never quite shedding its rusti…
Sources: Wine Enthusiast
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