August 16th, 2009 Chuck Posted in Canada, Chardonnay No Comments »
| This crisp, fruit forward chardonnay from Prince Edward County is a good choice for a Sunday lunch |
| Varietal Composition: 59% Chardonnay; 41% Chardonnay Musqué |
| Release Date: March 1, 2009 |
| Taste |
golden apple, floral, light oak |
| Smell |
white grapefruit, golden apple, pear |
| Food |
fish, salad, goat cheese |
| Sweetness |
dry |
| Price |
$17.95 |
| LCBO# |
132928 |
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November 16th, 2008 Chuck Posted in Chardonnay, USA 1 Comment »
| I have found my house chardonnay. This vintage has layers of great flavours and aromas, it’s priced well and is readily available. |
| People who are weary of the heavily oaked, buttery and spiced chardonnays don’t have to tread lightly here, this bottle is nothing of the kind. Drink up. |
| Tip: balloon glass |
| Taste |
apple, citrus, mineral |
| Smell |
golden apple, lime, grapefruit |
| Food |
roast chicken, pork chops |
| Sweetness |
dry |
| Price |
$7.95 |
| LCBO# |
614271 |
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March 1st, 2008 Chuck Posted in Chardonnay, New Zealand No Comments »
| Oyster Bay is a popular choice for the average buyer who feels like splurging a bit [yes, it’s a bit pricey], and this chardonnay from New Zealand’s Marlborough region is a nice change from the typical chard. If you’re used to drinking the chardonnays from North America you may find the majority are quite heavy on the oak, rich and buttery. Love it or hate it, it’s the number one selling white varietal in the world. Back to this wine, you find it much lighter because it’s only partially barrel fermented and not at all buttery but rather more fruity with a crispiness to it that is very enjoyable. |
Another cool method the winemaker chose to preserve the fruitiness of this vintage was the decision to skip out on the cork and use a screw top. They’re not taking any chances down under  If you like this wine, try their Sauvignon Blanc, it’s on my to-do list. |
| Tip: balloon glass |
| Taste |
floral, melon, apple |
| Smell |
light floral, apple, pear |
| Food |
pork chops |
| Sweetness |
dry |
| Price |
$18.80 |
| LCBO# |
326728 |
| Score |
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January 20th, 2008 Archive Posted in Chardonnay, Italy No Comments »
| From the wine maker www.santamargherita.com |
| In 1981 Santa Margherita presented its own Chardonnay, a new, fine white wine with a different style. It had a younger, fruitier taste than the other Chardonnay available, which generally favoured the use of malolactic fermentation and a finishing process in French oak cask. |
| $13.80 |
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| This wine has not been reviewed by nosnob.com |
| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
January 15th, 2008 Archive Posted in Canada, Chardonnay No Comments »
| From the winemaker www.hillebrand.com |
| Straw yellow colour with a fruit-forward bouquet of pineapple, ripe apple, pear, star fruit and just a touch of oak. A light to medium-bodied wine with flavours of ripe tree fruit and spice. The spicy finish is complemented by lime and green apple freshness. |
| Enjoy with creamy lemon risotto, crab cakes, poached salmon, panfried halibut. Wonderful with lighter cream sauces on seafood pasta dishes. Enjoy now to allow the fruit to shine or cellar for 2 to 3 years for added complexity. |
| $ 15.95 |
| This wine has not been reviewed by nosnob.com |
| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
January 14th, 2008 Archive Posted in Argentina, Chardonnay No Comments »
| From the winemaker bodegasesmeralda.com.ar |
| Argento Chardonnay 2007 has a light yellow colour with green hues. The nose combines tropical banana and pineapple with fresh white peach and subtle vanilla oak scents. On the palate, a strong attack of intense vanilla and pineapple flavors leads to a rich, full wine packed with tropical fruit and subtle lactic acid undertones. Finishes long and lingering. |
| Serving Temperature: 12° C |
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| This wine has not been reviewed by nosnob.com |
| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
January 13th, 2008 Archive Posted in Chardonnay, South Africa No Comments »
| From the winemaker www.delheim.com |
| This wine is well defined and richly concentrated, with refreshing mineral, citrus and peach aromas. The wine is elegant, yet firmly structured and lingers on the palate. |
| Cold fermented in steel tanks to 16°B and then transferred to 225ℓ French Oak barrels (41% new) to complete fermentation as well as malolactic fermentation. Matured for 11 months on primary lees in the barrels. Batonage once a week from malolactic fermentation (for duration of 8 months in total). |
| $ 19.80 |
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| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
January 13th, 2008 Archive Posted in Australia, Chardonnay No Comments »
| From the winemaker www.lindemans.com |
| Full bodied and soft with bright varietal flavours of pineapple and fig. The palate is creamy and smooth with light touches of spice that define the long, stylish finish. |
| Nose: A delightful Chardonnay nose with touches of melon, tropical fruit, peaches and nectarines. A subtle note of spice completes the offering. |
| $ 10.90 |
| This wine has not been reviewed by nosnob.com |
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January 12th, 2008 Archive Posted in Chardonnay, Chile No Comments »
| From the wine maker www.conchaytorousa.com |
| The wine has a lemon-yellow color. It is rich and appealing with heavy pineapple fruit, toasty oak and a creamy butter texture. It is an elegant, round and mouthfilling wine balanced by crisp acidity for a long and memorable finish. |
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| $12.85 |
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January 11th, 2008 Archive Posted in Chardonnay, Chile No Comments »
| From the winemaker www.casalapostolle.com |
| Colour: Clean and bright yellow with lime hints. Nose: Expressive and clean notes of the Casablanca Origin. Aromas of tropical fruit: papaya, mango, licci and also apricots. Notes of citrus like mandarin and lime. Mouth: Very pleasant, fresh acidity in an appealing balance with subtle sweet spices of the oak finishing towards a long and lasting round palate. Service and Food Pairing: Enjoy now! Serve chilled at 10ºC as an aperitif or with fish and sea food in general, white meats and vegetarian dishes. Also very good with hot curries and Thai. |
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| $12.90 |
| This wine has not been reviewed by nosnob.com |
| Feel free to Rate It if you’ve had the chance to taste this wine |
