Tried this last night from my recent Drew club shipment:
1. Drew Chard Faite de Mer Farm Radiolara MendoRidge (13.0%; Slctns: Wente & Dijon 76/548; 11 mo. in neutral oak Foudre & seasoned Fr.oak brls; Drk: 2024-2033: JD) 2022: Med.light gold color; strong melony/Chard/cold-climate appley/lemony modest pencilly/oak some complex spicy nose; fairly tart/tangy ripe/melony/Chard/lemony/rather spicy/citrusy/c-c appley/bit almondy modest pencilly/Fr.oak/toasty slight mineral/perfumed talc balanced/structured lovely flavor; very long/lingering spicy fin ish that follows flavor; a really lovely balanced spicy structured c-c Chard that should put on weight & evolve nicely. $60.00/$51.00
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More radikergloss from TheBloodyPulpit:
1. The Drew wine club is one of the few I continue with. Though they are getting a bit pricey, I really like what Jason & Molly do. Their Syrahs and their whites are my particular favorites.
I particularly liked this Chard because of its structure & mouth-feel. Reminds a bit of the early Kistlers but w/ a much reduced oak signature. The Radiolara is one of the blocks on their Estate vnyd. A first-rate very pure Calif Chard.
Tom