Kalin Cellars Chardonnay ‘Cuvee W’ Livermore Valley 1996 750ml

Robert Parker – 94 Points (1994)

Kalin Chardonnay Cuvee W Livermore valley comes from 60-year-old vines planted on gravelly soils from the old Wente clone. Light gold in color with a stunning nose of honeyed citrus, candle wax, some caramelized oranges and nectarines, terrific acidity and a finish of a good 40+ seconds, this is old-style but remarkable Chardonnay made by an eccentric genius who continues to be uninfluenced by anything other than his own intriguing vision of high quality wine.