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Also north of the Carneros Highway, but further west, the terrain here is more rolling than that of Hyde, the soil lighter and more friable. This year's bottling is the first to come entirely from B-block, planted in 2001 to a Wente selection from the Hyde Vineyard, so the vines were seven years old this vintage and just coming into their maturity. Hudson Vineyard wines tend to a more muscular, masculine character-broad-shouldered, if you will.
Highlighted Reviews: 2007 Vintage
93 Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar May/June 2010
Bright, green-tinged gold. Intensely perfumed bouquet of orange peel, lemon curd and a hint of toasty lees, along with a strong mineral underpinning. Opulent, palate-staining citrus and orchard fruit flavors display noteworthy power but don't come off heavy; in fact, this is pretty lithe. Finishes youthfully vibrant and long, with strong notes of pear skin, bitter orange and spices. This wine and the other vineyard-designated chardonnays spent 19 months on their lees.
94 Robert M. Parker Jr.’s The Wine Advocate, February 2010
The single vineyard Chardonnays are all superb. The 2007 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard's light gold color is followed by sumptuous aromas of buttered citrus, a distinctive spicy apple note, quince, hazelnut, and subtle oak. The wine is rich and full-bodied with admirable purity and length. Enjoy it over the next 3-4 years.
91 (two puffs) Connoisseurs' Guide to California Wine, May 2010
Showing strong kinship with its partner from the Hyde Vineyard, Ramey's working of Hudson fruit is, if anything, a touch tighter and firmer yet. Its leaner stance nonetheless in no way precludes it from being wonderfully fruity, and its brisk mix of lemons, green apples and wet stones makes for a most compelling wine all the same. It too is one for setting aside as it will surely unfold over time, but, if it wants age before showing its best, it is still easy to like now especially when lightly sauced shellfish is on the menu.
92 Wine Spectator, April 12, 2010
Intense and vibrant, this shows full-bodied citrus, melon, pear and hazelnut flavors that turn subtle and offer hints of fig and tangerine, while maintaining its velocity. Drink now through 2014. 975 cases made. -J.L.
Five stars Ronn Wiegand's Restaurant Wine Issue 133 & 134, Jan/Feb & Mar/Apr, 2010
The Hudson is fleshy and full bodied; a Chardonnay with wonderful depth and breadth on the palate. It is finely flavored (pear, honey, baked bread, lemon peel, vanilla, and oak), and very long on the finish. Can be aged a bit. 975 cases.
92 California Grapevine, Vol. 36, No. 2, April-May 2010
Medium-light golden yellow color; attractive, intense, complex, baked apple aroma with notes of vanilla and roasted hazelnut; full body; crisp, citrus and green apple flavors with good depth and a pleasing mouthfeel; well balanced and structured; lingering aftertaste. Should continue to improve with several more years of bottle aging. Very highly recommended.
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Lee Hudson
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Rolling hills in Hudson Vineyard |
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Bottles & Pricing
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| Current Vintage: 2007 |
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750ml
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1.5 Liter
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$125
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