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Pessimist 2012 Chardonnay (California)

Chardonnay · Pessimist

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.

80/100Good

Barely drinkable, with sweet, sugary flavors and a few drops of citrus fruit.

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%

Sweetness40%

Tannin0%

citrus

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