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The Loyal Companion 2012 Chardonnay (California)

Chardonnay · The Loyal Companion

California

Quality

A 0–100 expert rating: 80–84 good, 85–89 very good, 90–94 excellent, 95–100 classic. Higher means a more highly regarded wine.

81/100Good

This is a straightforward, slighlty tart Chardonnay that's shy with fruit. Sourced from Lodi and Napa.

Flavor profile

An estimate of the wine's structure: body (how full it feels), acidity (tartness), sweetness, and tannin (the drying grip in reds).

Body70%

Acidity50%

Sweetness20%

Tannin0%

tar

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