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WTN: 2005 St. Innocent Chardonnay Freedom Hill

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WTN: 2005 St. Innocent Chardonnay Freedom Hill

by James Dietz » Sat Jul 28, 2007 2:14 am

  • 2005 St. Innocent Chardonnay Freedom Hill - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (7/27/2007)

    Seriously tasty...not one person pegged this as Chardonnay....very light in color, a light yellow sheen. Granny apple-ish on the palate, but very subtle. Clean and refreshing, with the kind of acid that doesn't pucker, but just lingers and toys with your tongue. Excellent. (91 pts.)

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Re: WTN: 2005 St. Innocent Chardonnay Freedom Hill

by Jason Hagen » Sat Jul 28, 2007 12:57 pm

Good weekend for an SI white. I really like these wines have nice acidity but I can still enjoy them with out food. I find the very versatile.

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Re: WTN: 2005 St. Innocent Chardonnay Freedom Hill

by Paulo in Philly » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:24 pm

Sounds like a nice summer sipper - pas de oak????

Sipping several delicious Orvietos and Grecchettos this week. Will post some pics soon.
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Re: WTN: 2005 St. Innocent Chardonnay Freedom Hill

by James Dietz » Sat Jul 28, 2007 6:50 pm

Indeed it is that.. and more...and no oak that I can detect...maybe Jason will chime in ...but if you haven't tried these, Paulo, this is a winery I think you would like.....

Sounds like you are enjoying Italy, amico!!! Look forward to your report.
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Re: WTN: 2005 St. Innocent Chardonnay Freedom Hill

by Jason Hagen » Sat Jul 28, 2007 7:55 pm

Full malo. Aged in used oak. Zero new oak.

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Re: WTN: 2005 St. Innocent Chardonnay Freedom Hill

by James Dietz » Sun Jul 29, 2007 12:57 am

Wouldn't have guessed the full malo.....
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Re: WTN: 2005 St. Innocent Chardonnay Freedom Hill

by Jenise » Sun Jul 29, 2007 3:28 pm

James Dietz wrote:Wouldn't have guessed the full malo.....


No, unless you'd had the Freedom Hill without, which I believe I have in the past--Jason can correct me if I'm right in guessing that it hasn't always received that. It's just that the 05 FH was so much softer than I remembered it ever being before. Really tones down the bigness.

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