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McKeon-Phillips

1997 Reserve Chardonnay
Varietal/Style: Chardonnay
Origin: Santa Barbara County, CA
Vintage: 1997
Winemaker: Ardison Phillips
Rating: 14/20
Retail Price: $17.50

Tasting Notes: This Chardonnay is a perfect example of the term "stylized" in describing wines. It is almost as though winemaker Ardison Phillips punched into a magical winemaking computer a formula for the perfect, California-style Chardonnay and his 1997 Reserve is what resulted. Full-bodied and tropical with a creamy mouthfeel, it finishes with a flourish. Although the toast of French oak is present, it never overwhelms the wine's forward fruit character. (Date tasted 08/26/00)

Bailey's Private Reserve
Cabernet Sauvignon

Varietal/Style: 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 5% Cab Franc, 2% Merlot
Origin: Santa Barbara County, CA
Vintage: 1997
Winemaker: Ardison Phillips
Rating: 15/20
Retail Price: $35.00

Tasting Notes: This medium-bodied, deep-red wine is one of the Central Coast's most easy-drinking Cabs. A leather and tobacco nose lead to concentrated fruit flavors of cherry and blackberry. A remarkably well-balanced wine, it finishes with soft tannins and a hint of caramel. We did like it! (Date tasted: 6/10/00)

Profile: In 1976 winemaker Ardison Phillips began producing a line of wines from sourced fruit for his Studio Grill restaurant in Hollywood. Today, Phillips makes his wines from Central Coast fruit under the McKeon-Phillips label. Chef, winemaker and talented artist, Phillips not only makes the estate's food-friendly wines but also designs the winery's arresting labels.

Address:
2115 S. Blosser Rd., Ste. 114
City: Santa Maria, CA
Phone: 805-928-3025
Web site: www.mckeonphillipswinery.com
E-mail:
ardison@mckeonphillipswinery.com


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