2005 J.K. Carriere Chardonnay - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (7/26/2008)
WIML90

Tasted July 26, 2008.

13.75% alcohol. Opened and served immediately. Yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of wet stones, lychee, yellow pears and slight talc notes. Flavors of pears, apples and steely minerals. Medium acidity, Medium to full body. Drink or hold. (90 pts.)

2005 J.K. Carriere Chardonnay - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (6/26/2009)
WIML90

Tasted June 26, 2009.

Opened and served immediately. Yellow to dark yellow color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of pear, brown spices, lychee amd white apricots. Flavors of soaked pears, yellow apples. a dash of tropical fruits resting on a bed of minerals. Medium acidity and body. Drink pretty much now. (90 pts.)