Marcassin, 1998 Chardonnay "Lorenzo Vineyard" (Junk)

This is a Helen Turley wine, she is known as the “Goddess of Chardonnay”. I am having a hard time believing that this wine makes the junk list, but its price is way out of whack with its quality. The wine has a light golden color. Nice flavor, but not as complex as I was hoping for. I think the best way to describe this wine is “crisp”. One review described this wine as rich and buttery, I don’t get that at all. The balance is slightly acidic. The finish is moderately long. Overall, an excellent wine, but sadly, it doesn’t live up to the hype. I bought this wine at an auction since this is the last vintage of the “Lorenzo Vineyard” made by Marcassin, they are replanting, and I think I know why. Most certainly not Helen’s best effort.