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Landmark Chardonnay Overlook

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$19.95

Year: 2007
Region: Sonoma/Santa Barbara/Monterey
Country: USA - California
Wine Spectator: 92
Wine Advocate: 90
Connoisseurs' Guide: 91
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"Green apple, floral, lime and citrus blossom scents give this full-bodied Chardonnay a distinctive edge. Crisp and flinty, ending with wet stone. Drink now through 2012. 18,000 cases made." (WS)

"The 2007 Chardonnay Overlook (most from Sonoma County with about 20% from Santa Barbara and Monterey) offers a beautiful bouquet of peaches, pineapples, and other tropical fruits along with super-purity and focus. Medium to full-bodied, crisp, and pure, with the oak pushed to the background, this beautiful Chardonnay can be enjoyed over the next several years.

The always reliable Landmark winery continues to turn out a bevy of Burgundian-styled Pinot Noirs and impressive Chardonnays. One of the best Chardonnay values in the marketplace is their Overlook." (WA)

"Its pulpy apple and pear aromas are nicely mated to creme brulee oak in a nose that is both juicy and energetic at the same time. It is quite ripe without bowing to excess, and while it is full and even a tad on the fleshy side on the palate, it finds its bright fruit and brisk acid keeping things in balance. Try serving it with cracked crab, sauteed scallops or one of the sweeter white fishes to allow both its fruit and its vitality to show off." (CG)

"Landmark’s Overlook Chardonnay is one of those wines that’s just great every year. It’s nice to have those bottles that, in a crunch or on a restaurant menu, you know will always be good, regardless of the vintage. Case in point, this Chardonnay has received a 90 or higher rating from one or more of the major publications for every vintage since 2001. At $20 it’s kind of in the middle price range that wineries avoid- the the high end of daily drinker territory but not splurge territory either. Don’t let that hold you back. This is better than many $40 Chardonnays out there.

The ‘07 Landmark Overlook Chardonnay strikes a nice balance between malolactic fermentation richness and acidity. It’s a balance that many winemakers aren’t able to achieve but it’s magic when they do. The acidity comes through on the nose with bright flavors of green apple and tangerine. It tastes rich and buttery, if not oaky, and the acid reemerges on the finish, keeping it focused and clean.

One of the reasons Landmark Overlook is great every year is that they don’t restrict themselves to one vineyard or appellation. This year most of the grapes come from Sonoma with 20% coming from Santa Barbara and Monterey. Owned by the great granddaughter of John Deere, Landmark follows the same mantra as as the iconic tractor company; quality products at reasonable prices.

LA Wine Co. has the 2007 Chardonnay in half bottles and fulls. The half bottles are actually half the price of the fulls, which is pretty rare, so pick up an assortment!" (Nickel & Dime)

This product was added to our catalog on Wednesday 25 August, 2010.

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