TN: 2005 TOR Kenward Family Wines Chardonnay Cuvée Torchiana

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  • 2005 TOR Kenward Family Wines Chardonnay Cuvée Torchiana - USA, California, Napa Valley (12/6/2014)
    From magnum. After about 15 minutes, the air blew off the initial acid, revealing a fantastic, deep Chardonnay. Great flavors of apple, minerals, and flowers. Drinking very well now but will last for many years. Recommend decanting at this point. (93 pts.)

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What was the oak signature like at this point in its evolution?

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I didn’t take detailed formal notes, so going a bit on memory from Saturday evening. The oak is definitely there, meaning there’s no confusing this with a white burgundy. But it’s very integrated and balanced, not like the think mouth fell, buttery texture that you get on lower end Cali Chards. What struck me on the pop-and-pour was that I immediately thought premox, with high acid and mushroomy flavor and nose, but this cleared up after a few minutes in the glass. That’s my reason for recommending decanting at this point. Hope that helps.