EOS Estate Winery, Cupa Grandis, 2002 Chardonnay Grand Barrel Reserve

I read the following tasking note from the winery. (That was my first mistake)

Barrel-fermented in the traditional Burgundian method, we stirred the lees weekly for nine months to develop the tropical bouquet and creamy texture, then bottled and aged the wine for five months to allow the myriad of fruit and oak flavors to marry and soften into this overall complex and well-balanced wine. Intense tropical aromas of pineapple and papaya are enhanced by notes of peach and green apple. Robust with flavors of citrus, pear and butterscotch, it is mouth-coating and satisfying, finishing with honey and cream.

There is an old saying, if it sounds to good to be true, is most likely is. Bingo. The note does have a bit of truth to it. This wine does have a robust citrus flavor, kind of like orange soda that has sat open on the kitchen counter over night. As Chardonnays go this one is expensive and not very good. You can do a lot better for a lot less, pass it by.