Neyers Chardonnay

2000 Theriot Vineyard

Tasted this wine in June 2005 and it was just spectacular. Deep golden honey color. Rich and lush, it had aged perfectly. Fruit was bursting from the seams. Mango, papaya, melon flavors. Nose was jasmine. This wine had gravitas, it was just a monster. Parker only gave this an 89 rating in 2002 but noted that it was still tight and needed more time in the bottle. He was certainly right about that. The high acid levels served the wine well in aging. Rated a 10 out of 10 by this taster. Cost: $65.