On Friday, September 14, 2012 8:41:41 AM UTC-6, Bi!! wrote:
> Greg Brewer of Brewer-Clifton wines released two wines recently from
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> his Diaton project. The 2011 Hana Shinbu and 2011 Hamon Chardonnays.
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> These are tank fermented, see no wood at all and are very minamalist
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> in there handling. Hard to describe these wines but they bear very
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> little resemblence to any chardonnay that I've ever had before. Hana
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> Shinobu shows a saline character with lime, grapefruit and mineral
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> notes that reminds me more of Sake than Chardonnay. Quite lean and
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> precise. The Hamon was slightly heavier with pronounced citrus peel,
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> mandarin orange and slightly floral. These wines were more like
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> Sauvingon Blanc than chardonnay.

Not seen these around. Do they have a wide distribution?