2007 Macari Vineyards Chardonnay Estate

New York Cork Report

• By Lenn Thompson
  12/15/2009, (See more on New York Cork Report...) 3 out of 5 stars

  (Macari Vineyards Chardonnay Estate) Blind, I though that this wine was a sauvignon blanc at first becuase of its citrus aromas with more subtle ones of fresh-cut grass. As it warmed, some green apple started to poke through as well. The medium-bodied palate is lively with fresh acidity and bright citrus and green apple flavors. I'm even getting a little minerality on a clean, appettite-whetting finish. I hate that even stainless steel chardonnay seems to be creeping up to $20 locally, but this is a fine example nonetheless.

• By Lenn Thompson
  1/1/2009, (See more on New York Cork Report...) 3 out of 5 stars

  (Macari Vineyards Chardonnay) Pale straw colored with a faint greenish tinge, the nose brings Granny Smith apple, lemon-lime, minerals and an almost-sauvignon blanc-like grassy-herbal note. Medium bodied and fresh, there's more citrus and green apple here with plenty of acidity and a reasonably long, lemon and wet stone finish. This is a wine best enjoyed on a hot summer day, or with light seafood preparations.