old school California chardonnay: high on the oak, and buttery, o so buttery!

2007 Beaulieu Vineyards Coastal Estates, Chardonnay, Central Coast
Color: Slightly golden straw color.
Nose: Tight nose. What I can smell is very buttery with nectarine notes, apple, orange peel, and vanilla/oak.
Taste: Butter, butter, butter! Low on the fruit and high on the creaminess, butter, and vanilla/oak. Can taste apples, and possibly baked pears. Creamy finish.
Acidity: Low.
Density: Medium+ body.
Finish: Medium+ 15-20 seconds.
Alcohol: 13.5%
Notes: Very, very oaky and creamy. I think its quite appalling to my taste buds. No vibrant fruit at all; it's all muted by the oak/vanilla and malolactic creaminess. I personally hate this type
of chardonnay, but it does pair well with crab or lobster with gobs of butter. Only good thing I can say is that its smooth.
Rating: 85 $11.00
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