90 points and an Editors' Choice, Wine Enthusiast: "This is a sort of second tier wine from Talbott. It's a strongly flavored Chardonnay and extremely ripe, with pineapple jam, apricot-infused creme brulee and sweet vanilla-butterscotch flavors. But for all the richness, it's crisp and bone dry. Easy to find, with 20,000 cases." (05/09) A youthful and vibrant wine named for the Talbott family's youngest daughter, Kalin Hart. This is a second label for the winery, launched in 1999, showcasing the cool-climate influences of the Santa Lucia Highlands, and it always sells out. The 2007 is straw-colored with watercolor-like shadings of emerald. Ripe and rich melon notes waft from the glass, carried along on a current of honeysuckle and apricot. On the palate, it's a farmers' market cornucopia of honeydew and Crenshaw melon with an undercurrent of pineapple and kiwi. Creamy on the mid-palate with refreshing acidity and touch of mineral, this is a fresh wine that captures youth and is meant to be enjoyed young. And, according to Wine Spectator: "Rich, concentrated and full-bodied, with a broad range of complex flavors, ranging from grapefruit and citrus to fig and honeysuckle, even a dash of pineapple. Drink now." (05/09)
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2003 Roederer Estate l'Ermitage Anderson Valley Brut $39.99
2009 Domaine Carneros Brut $19.99
2008 Schramsberg Blanc de Noirs Sparkling Wine $29.99
2007 Stony Hill Estate Napa Valley Chardonnay $41.99
Domaine Chandon "Etoile" Brut $24.99
