631. Pedro Domecq, Capuchino Viejisimo Palo Cortado Sherry VORS, NV (2011) 
630. Sanchez Romate, Maribel Amontillado Sherry, NV (2011) 
629. Ridge Vineyards, Geyserville Sonoma County, 1999 
628. Château Jolys, Jurançon Vendanges Tardives Terrae Essencia, 2001 
627. Domaine Zind-Humbrecht, Pinot Gris Calcaire Alsace, 2007 
626. Domaine Ricarde, Jurançon Cuvée Lou Mansengou, 2006 
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Second of 3 1997 US Chardonnays from Majestic’s “parcel”. This “Napa County Chardonnay” was quite different from the Oceana style, but still excellent VFM. Style much fresher – more Chablis style. A fresh opening with citrussy, lemony notes, but rounded with melon showing through. On sitting, the warm-climate influence comes through and the lemon aromas develop into lemon pie or even lemon meringue pie as vanilla and butter / caramel notes emerge. Light yellow colour and a fresh lemony flavour. Balanced and quite long.
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