TN: Some Chardonnays from the USA

[Harry C.]

• 2004 Beringer Vineyards Chardonnay Sbragia Limited Release - USA, California, Napa Valley (5/14/2010)
  Piss yellow. Nose was oaky galore until it warmed/aired. Citrus and vanilla cream. Taste was smooth, rich, vanilla, clove, lemon. (93 pts.)
• 2006 Peter Michael Chardonnay Belle Côte - USA, California, Sonoma County, Knights Valley (5/8/2010)
  Pale yellow. At cellar temperature, nose is all mineral, oak and sharpness. Taste was also citric and acid with an oak chaser. But as it sat in the glass, aerating and warming up, it got much better. Even creamy, with lemons, oranges and a hint licorice. Let this be served red wine temp! (92 pts.)
• 2007 Morlet Family Vineyards Chardonnay Ma Douce - USA, California, Sonoma County, Sonoma Coast (4/30/2010)
  Pale yellow. Nose had vanilla, citrus. Mouth was the samw. Mellow with some acidity on the end. (93 pts.)