{"product_id":"stonestreet-chardonnay-upper-barn-2017","title":"STONESTREET CHARDONNAY UPPER BARN 2019","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e95 Points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\" class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eWine Enthusiast \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eFrom a site at an 1,800-foot elevation, this wine is oaky and spiced, with an opening of lush apple, nutmeg and tropical flair. Minerality enters in the form of crushed rock, with well-hewn structure and high acidity at play. A note of butterscotch lingers on the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" class=\"sr-only\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e95 Points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\" class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJeb Dunnuck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThe 2019 Chardonnay Upper Barn Vineyard brings serious richness and depth yet still has a more mineral-laced, pure, balanced style. Ripe tangerines, white currants, brioche, honeyed minerality, and toast all dominate the bouquet, and this beauty is balanced, with nicely integrated acidity and a great finish. It doesn't match the vibrancy and precision of the 2017 and is more in the softer, more rounded style of the 2018.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" class=\"sr-only\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e94 Points  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\" class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003eRobert Parker's Wine Advocate \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003eThe 2019 Chardonnay Upper Barn Vineyard, matured in 50% new oak for 10 months, is reticent on the nose, taking a lot of time to segue from flint to baked apples, panna cotta and toast. The light-bodied palate features savory flavors complemented by lively acidity, and it has an expansive, spicy finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Rating\" itemscope=\"\" itemprop=\"reviewRating\" class=\"sr-only\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"pipProdProReviews_rating\"\u003e93 Points \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan itemprop=\"author\" class=\"pipProdProReviews_name\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDecanter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eFrom the Upper Barn vineyard at over 480m in the Alexander Valley planted in 1982 to Old Wente clone Chardonnay, old vines in this part of California for Chardonnay. 2019 shows the early makings of the 2011 and is developing a similar elegance but is complete in its richenss of fruit at present. Cardamom and bruised apples and accents of lemon cream aromatics lean into a palate of lemon cream, honeyed peach and almond notes. It doesn't show the laser precision of the 2011 but offers generous, ample fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stonestreet","offers":[{"title":"1 \/ 750 ml","offer_id":40163641622633,"sku":"345340","price":174.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12 \/ 750 ml","offer_id":40166008324201,"sku":"345340","price":174.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1780\/9427\/products\/STONESTREET-CHARDONNAY-UPPER-BARN-2017.jpg?v=1746065247","url":"https:\/\/winechateau.com\/products\/stonestreet-chardonnay-upper-barn-2017","provider":"Wine Chateau","version":"1.0","type":"link"}