Undurraga Sibaris Reserva Especial Chardonnay, Maipo Valley, Chile

安杜拉加西巴麗斯特藏霞多麗干白葡萄酒

點(diǎn)擊次數(shù)：7777

A huge improvement from the overoaked, flawed 2007 Sibaris. This is still toasty and resiny like most Chilean Chards, but it’s also smooth and thorough in the mouth, with orange, melon, vanilla and toast flavors. Unfolds nicely on the finish; very good for Maipo Chardonnay and, as stated, a far more balanced wine than the previous vintage.——M.S.(7/1/2010)—— 88

Two years ago Undurraga was making good value Chard. Then the venerable family winery sold; and now there’s this: one of the most poorly oaked wines we’ve come across. It’s like dust on a radiator and chemical to boot. And the palate is equally afflicted.——M.S.(7/1/2008)—— 80

Peach, vanilla and match stick notes work the nose, followed by flavors of banana, citrus and vanilla. The wine has full-blast acidity working in its favor, thus it’s sort of racy and driving even if the oak is unabsorbed and the finish rather hollow. Totally New World in style, feel and flavor.——M.S.(11/15/2007)—— 84

The bouquet here sports popcorn and butter, but also zesty tropical fruit and apple blossom aromas. The palate is rich but balanced, with pear and toffee flavors. Warm and woody throughout, but with such firm acidity it’s a winner. ——M.S.(11/15/2006)—— 89

Lean and fresh, with pure apple and oak aromas. The palate runs a little sweet, but melon and pineapple flavors ride popping acidity and thus it never seem heavy or overripe. Like many current-release whites from Chile, this one delivers verve and ample fruit. ——M.S.(7/1/2003)—— 85