Light gold color. Aromas of green and yellow apples, some richer apricot and honeyed notes, a hint of toasted almond but also some bright floral components. Fresh but full of chunky fruit, a nice mix of cantaloupe, kiwi and green apple, topped with some floral tea, honey and toasted almond. But there’s also a refreshing sense of chalk and minerals. Not super complicated but plenty tasty. More character than a ton of Chards in this price point from most regions. It’s not easy finding Chardonnay for $15 with some compelling qualities, but this one is solid for my palate.
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4th Saturday Group brown bagger (Rick's & Cris'): Opens with notes of tropical fruit- coconut and banana- that never fully dissipate but there are streaks of orchard fruit coming through. The orchard fruit follows on the palate with an interesting stony minerality on the finish. Nice. Guessed Chardonnay and was surprised to see this was from S. Africa.
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5/14/2019 - Wine Poor wrote: 88 Points
Consistent with previous bottle.
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4/2/2019 - Wine Poor wrote: 88 Points
Nice crisp Chardonnay
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5/13/2016 - Genghis88 Likes this wine: 89 Points
Pale straw colored, light body
Lemon, hay, gooseberries, green apple
Tight, great acidity, medium finish, fresh, honey
Amazing wine for the price point. Perfect summer patio sipper.
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1/27/2016 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 88 Points
Light gold color. Aromas of green and yellow apples, some richer apricot and honeyed notes, a hint of toasted almond but also some bright floral components. Fresh but full of chunky fruit, a nice mix of cantaloupe, kiwi and green apple, topped with some floral tea, honey and toasted almond. But there’s also a refreshing sense of chalk and minerals. Not super complicated but plenty tasty. More character than a ton of Chards in this price point from most regions. It’s not easy finding Chardonnay for $15 with some compelling qualities, but this one is solid for my palate.
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1/23/2016 - AllRed wrote: 89 Points
4th Saturday Group brown bagger (Rick's & Cris'): Opens with notes of tropical fruit- coconut and banana- that never fully dissipate but there are streaks of orchard fruit coming through. The orchard fruit follows on the palate with an interesting stony minerality on the finish. Nice. Guessed Chardonnay and was surprised to see this was from S. Africa.
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