TN: 2009 Chalk Hill Estate Red (USA, California, Sonoma County, Chalk Hill)

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  • 2009 Chalk Hill Estate Red - USA, California, Sonoma County, Chalk Hill (11/22/2013)
    This wine is a blend of Cabernet, Merlot, and several other reds. It’s high alcohol, over 15%, and very “new world” in terms of style. I don’t like the style of this wine. It’s very sweet and fruity - almost blueberry in flavor. I’ve heard wines described as “blueberry milkshakes” - I think this is an example. To be fair, in its style, it’s a well made wine, and possible after many years of cellaring, the fruit would tone down. If you have any of this and like the style, I’d recommend holding it for several more years. (85 pts.)

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Chalk Hill was much better wine when Fred Furth was the proprietor. How the mighty have fallen.

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This is the one wine that they made for a score, starting with 07 when Fred was still owner. Little rambunctious young for me.

The rest of the lineup is much more Sonoma, cooler, red fruited Cab and Merlot. I’ve always liked the whites too, brighter and less oaked.

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