2007 Miner “Wild Yeast” Chardonnay
Vintage: 2007
Producer/Winery: Miner Family Vineyards
Wine: Wild Yeast Chardonnay
Country: USA
Region: California
Appellation: Napa
Varietal Composition: 100 % Chardonnay
Aging: 15 Months 70 % new French Oak
Climate: Maritime
Alcohol: 14.4 %
Winemaker: Gary Brookman
Production: 2070 cases
Bottle Value: $50-60 USD
Where: San Jose, CA When: December 24, 2009 With whom: Anh and family
Perspective: Just what I have been craving, a rich golden toasty chardonnay with great acid and fruit that last forever in the mouth. After being in Washington for the past four months and not being able to find a wine of this caliber it was a great experience. When these wines are done right there is nothing like them. The trend for un-oaked chardonnay is well and good but it can never replace the experience of good quality fruit aged in spicy new French oak barrels. This chardonnay is among my most favorites produced in the states. We had this with Christmas Eve dinner, the most interesting course being the curry leaf scented butternut squash soup that Anh made. Seek out and enjoy. This wine is showing well now and will developed nicely over the next ten years if that’s your style.
Systematic Approach
Appearance: Bright clarity. Pale golden core and rim. No sediment or deposits.
Nose: Clean. Medium(+) youthful aromas of ripe pear, toasted hazelnuts, sweet vanilla, butter and citrus peel.
Palate: Dry. Medium(+) acidity. Medium soft/ripe tannins. Medium(+) alcohol and body. Pronounced flavors of melon, apple, ripe pear, creamy toasted oak, and butterscotch. Balance – Dry. Lively acidity, rounded tannins, generous alcohol and well defined fruit. Texture – Velvety tannins and creamy viscosity. Overall Impression – Refreshing ripeness, vivid freshness and harmonious. Medium(+)/long length.
Conclusion: Very good quality for structure, complexity and length. Drink now but will age well for the next 10 years.
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