TN: 2005 Ramey Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard (USA, California, Napa Valley, Carneros)

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  • 2005 Ramey Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard - USA, California, Napa Valley, Carneros (9/1/2009)
    I’m reminded of fresh baked biscuits with home-made (not-too-sweet) lemon marmalade with this wine. Big, rich, mouthcoating, with an extremely long finish, yet even despite its size, the wine is balanced enough to stay nimble. I liked this wine but be forewarned: it is true to its origins as a Napa Chardonnay with oak, butter, and vanilla to spare. (90 pts.)

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Sounds a bit weak for a Ramey Hudson, which usually I like a few points better than that. Then again, I like his style of Chard, as I was hooked on the mid-90s Chalk Hills he made.

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For me, a 90 does indeed mean Outstanding. I like this style too. It’s difficult for a young chard to score in the stratosphere on my scale as I like them when they get a bit nutty.