
87POINTS
15¾/20







Gallo Family Vineyards Chardonnay Laguna Vineyard 2005
Russian River, Sonoma County, California, United StatesSpicy lees, garlic, lanolin, nutty, baked pear and vanilla aromas. Round, dry, crisp, somewhat fat and warm palate. Very nutty, spicy lees, mineral, lime, green apple skin, smoky butter flavours. The finish is somewhat warm and austere with a bitter rind edge. Best with food. Now mature, needs drinking.Tasted: 14 April 2009Tasted by: Anthony Gismondi and Stuart TobePrices:BC | $30.00 | 750ml | speculative listing - E&J Gallo Canada |
AB | $27.00 | 750ml | private wine stores |
MB | $39.00 | 750ml | specialty listing |
ON | $30.00 | 750ml |
Grape: ChardonnayCSPC: 555607UPC: 00085000253090