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Flora Springs Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 2005


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Item No. 88249
white wine
Wine Spectator 92 point ratingWine Spectator 92 point rating
Wine Enthusiast 91 point ratingWine Enthusiast 91 point rating
ratings pedigree (past vintages):
2004
Wine Spectator 2004 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 93 point ratingWine Spectator 2004 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 93 point rating
2003
Wine Spectator 2003 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 89 point ratingWine Spectator 2003 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 89 point rating
2001
Wine Spectator 2001 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 86 point ratingWine Spectator 2001 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 86 point rating
2000
Wine Spectator 2000 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 88 point ratingWine Spectator 2000 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 88 point rating
1999
Wine Spectator 1999 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 92 point ratingWine Spectator 1999 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 92 point rating
1997
Wine Enthusiast 1997 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 93 point ratingWine Enthusiast 1997 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 93 point rating
Wine Spectator 1997 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 91 point ratingWine Spectator 1997 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay 91 point rating
winemaker's notes:

The 2005 Barrel Fermented Chardonnay is a perfect combination of all the best growing regions in Napa Valley. It boasts flavors of peach and pear on the palate, with just a hint of pineapple, and the mouthfeel is creamy and luscious. This wine does not undergo malolactic fermentation because of the considerable richness that is inherent in our fruit. It is a delicious wine that pairs beautifully with food or can be enjoyed alone.

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A Customer - Bainbridge Island, WA
As avid Chardonnay drinkers my wife and I were presented the Flora Springs 2005 as a gift without preconceptions. We both were very pleasantly surprised at the level of flavors and complexity, and balance. It is head and shoulders above any other for the price.

A Customer - Greg@PicBuddy.Com
One of our favorite aspects of a Chardonnay is proper barrel ageing, something done masterfully by Messina Hoff (Texas). This compares well to Messina Hoff yet seems to have more peach and apricot than the MH of the same vintage. Very close, this one has the edge on fruit no doubt. Excellent for entertaining. Goes quite well with salted and broiled Patagonian toothfish and chilled fresh sliced and smoked seasalted heirloom tomatoes.



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