TN: 2015 Arnot-Roberts Watson Ranch Chardonnay

This is truly a great American Chardonnay, with a continental demeanor. Everything is in the right place and balanced. Medium bodied, orchard fruit (pear and green apple), lemon zest with a nice acidic cut yet a sensuous mouthfeel. Salty minerals. A hint of reduction; no noticeable oak. Still fairly primary, my last bottle will not last to maturity.

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I buy this and the A-R Trout Gulch every year. I find the Watson is a little more giving in its youth, but I have not aged the Trout Gulch longer than 5 years so far to find out if I ultimately prefer it. As far as California wine goes, the prices are reasonable too.

PS: On your IG, drinking out of a Zalto Bdx?

Thanks Warren, A-R very quietly makes some of the world’s finest Chardonnay, IMO.

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Justin

It’s a Gabriel Glas Gold universal. I love that glass.

Cheers
Warren