Almost said ABC “Another bloody chardonnay?” … glad I kept my mouth shut and used my mouth for intake and not output.
Well worth it.
Fresh flavours of stone fruit c and an underlying toastiness from the barrel fermentation to deliver a mouth-filling, enjoyable wine. It has a clean, elegant palate, a zesty acid backbone and long, persistent finish.
One of the nicest Chardonnays we’ve had in a long time.
CHARDONNAY – WAKEFIELD ESTATE
$16.99 regularly $19.99
13.5% Alcohol
UPC: 09311659000565
2020 was a challenging vintage on many fronts. Frosts were followed by windy conditions during flowering and then a hailstorm that ripped through the region causing significant damage in early November just as the vines were hitting their prime ripening period. Thankfully, the Angove Organic Vineyard was spared much of the destruction that occurred elsewhere but yields were still significantly down. Stable, dry conditions occurred from December onwards keeping disease pressure under control and with good canopy management the vines were able to ripen their precious cargo to perfection with harvest beginning in late February and continuing to early March. Whilst yields were significantly down, 2020 will be remembered as a vintage of extremely good quality.
This is a straightforward but well made Aussie Chardonnay. Appealing aromas. Peachy, citrusy and very pleasing on the palate. Clean finish with balanced acidity.
I almost wished I’d baked some fresh bread to go with it.
A lovely gift, that will be well remembered.
Angove Organic Chardonnay
The diverse vineyard sites (Solano, Monterey, and Santa Barbara) span several hundred miles, and even subtle differences in temperature and the strength of the wind leave their mark on the grapes.
The result is a wine that combines characteristics of this varietal, with fruit flavors, oak, and acidity in harmony and balance; this wine suits a wide range of palates. There is just enough acidity to help balance it out.
I think it’s food versatile, and we had it with Chicken Cordon Bleus.
Sea Sun Chardonnay
$27.99
14.3% Alcohol
Chardonnay from the mountainous area of Trentino, Sauvignon Blanc grown near the warm shores of the Adriatic Sea, and a touch of Venetian Pinot Nero.
Santa Margherita Rosé is lively and vibrant with fresh acidity and balance, with a pale pink hue and a uniquely light, floral taste.
Santa Margherita Rosé pairs well with salads, appetizers, pasta and risotto dishes, grilled meats, seafood, and soft cheeses.
AND, pork/lamb/beef meatloaf! First night was just as yummy – egg noodle pasta with lots of garlic flavour peppers/mushrooms and grilled scallops.
ROSE – SANTA MARGHERITA
$17.99 regularly $19.99
2.5% Alcohol
UPC: 08003930001323
These Chardonnay grapes come primarily from California’s Central Coast vineyards. The cooling influence of coastal Pacific breezes temper ripening and help the grapes retain acidity, ensuring concentrated flavour in the glass.
Think apples, pears, peaches and pineapple. Add some concentration and balance.
The majority of this California white wine is aged in French oak barrels.
We paired it with apple turkey sausages, bacon/potato peroegies and yellow beans.
Robert Mondavi Chardonnay Select
$15.99 regularly $17.99
13.5% Alcohol
UPC: 00086003461925
Short and simple
Apples and cheese.
Crisp. Smooth, and a lovely finish.
Forget all the adjectives reviewers throw at you. Simply – yummy.
BOURGOGNE CHARDONNAY – LE RENARD
$28.99
12.5% alcohol
UPC: 03700587103824
The workers at Cono Sur are as organic as the grapes.
the wine is very fresh, well balanced and quite complex. Focuses one on how friendly it is.
It was a TreeHouse Greek Night: Spinach, Pies olives, 2 kinds of Feta, along with a Tabouli Salad. Lovely, small tomatoes from the Lower Mainland.
Would be just as refreshing by itself on the deck.
We’ve never been disappointed with any wine from Cono Sur.
CHARDONNAY – CONO SUR ORGANIC 2020
$13.99 regularly $15.99
13.7% alcohol
UPC: 00089419429039
Le Bonheur 2020 Chardonnay from the Western Cape wine region is dry, medium-plus-bodied and bright, with mineral notes. Nicely balanced and excellent value. This winery dates back to the 1700s when the original owners, the French Huguenot De Villiers family, named the winery “Le Bonheur,” which translates to “happiness.”
Buttery and Complex
Pick a food. Pick a mood. Pick an occasion – and you can pick this one to go with it.
CHARDONNAY – LE BONHEUR
$15.99 regularly $17.99
13.5%
UPC: 06001497413209
Right off the top, this is one of the nicest blends we’ve ever had.
Two of the main white grape varieties are sourced to produce Nespolino. The wine celebrates Nespoli and not only its local flavors, but also its combination with an international variety which has good results in the Romagna area. Citric Trebbiano blended with the tropical fruit aromas of Chardonnay get you right after the intense perfume. All followed up with a well balanced, lingering finish.
Serve it nicely chilled (8-10 C)
Trebbiano Chardonnay Nespolino 2020
$12.99
12% Alcohol
Martha is at it again …and says she’ll come with some of HER wine
California, not Australian grapes. It has a nice complexity. Floral edge on initial taste. The acidity gives this Chardonnay excellent length, the flavors roll on and on.
The flavor held its own, but the minerality stole the show at the end.
I’d invite her back. .. the wine .. that is.
CHARDONNAY – 19 CRIMES MARTHA
$19.99
13.8% alcohol
UPC: 00012354007437
