A very rich, oaky-toasty wine with oodles of upfront peach and tropical fruit flavors, but not a lot of depth or complexity. The fruit is big and ripely sweet and impressive, and the oak barrels provide layers of vanilla, smoke and sweet wood-sap nuances. It's all on the surface, but it's a very pretty surface.

rating

87
Price

$25,Buy Now
Designation

Toasted Head Giguiere Ranch
Variety

Chardonnay
Appellation

Dunnigan Hills, Central Valley, California, US
Winery

R.H. Phillips

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Alcohol

N/A
Bottle Size

750ML
Category

White
Date Published

12/31/2002
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