2008 Carmel Road Monterey Chardonnay 750ml
The 2008 Monterey Chardonnay is rich, bold and beautifully balanced. It possesses an intriguing combination of grapefruit, pear and vanilla imparted by traditional barrel fermentation. The flavors are luscious, fruit forward and distinctly mineral thanks to the wineries unique inner-coastal soils. As with all of the wineries wines, the finish is crisp, structured and long.
ROBERT PARKER RATING: 90ROBERT PARKER REVIEW: I was also impressed with Carmel Road’s 2008 Chardonnay Monterey. With a light greenish hue to its color and loads of tropical fruit intermixed with a hint of orange blossom, this medium-bodied Chardonnay is not as weighty as the Arroyo Seco, but it’s tasty in a medium-bodied, fresh, lively, cool-climate style.