ripe black cherry and wild herbs
with plenty of underlying structure to support all of that exuberance
Cloudy orange in the glass
framed by vibrant acidity and well integrated tannins
As the aromatics waft towards the nose
Marcassin Vineyard Sonoma Coast Chardonnay 2010 (750ml) Bannockburn ripe black cherry and wild99 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate With a slightly smokier edge to the honeysuckle, poached pear, pineapple and caramelized citrus notes, the 2010 Chardonnay Marcassin Vineyard hits the palate with a full bodied, thunderous affect of fruit, glycerin and acidity. The wine reveals some smoke in the aromatics, but little, if any, in the flavor profile. Full bodied, lovely, and again, close to perfection (as so often these wines are), this is a