Posts Tagged ‘chardonnay’
5
Mar
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 88 points, chardonnay. Tagged: 88 point chardonnay, chardonnay, chardonnay wine tasting, south african chardonnay. Leave a Comment
Golden Kaan 2006 Chardonnay (Western Cape); $10
I love a clean, ripe nose of tropical fruit; The palate pops with pineapple, pear and granny smith apples. This Chard is uncomplicated and easy drinking that’s fresh and lively. With a finish that brings out more tropical fruit that’s long and lingering.
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14
Feb
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 88 points, chardonnay. Tagged: 88 point chardonnay, california chardonnay, chardonnay, chardonnay wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Kendall-Jackson 2007 Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay Jackson Estate $16
With the aromas of a tropical summer night leading to a palate of guava, pineapple, nectarine and creamy vanilla bean. Full bodied and crisp acidity with a fruit forward profile. This Chard has a nice balance of flavors with a spicy edge coming through on a long finish.
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28
Jan
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 89 points, best buy 2009, chardonnay. Tagged: chardonnay, wine tasting, 89 point chardonnay, wine rating, australian chardonnay, chardonnay wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Chardonnay, Barossa, $11
With a nose of peaches and vanilla that’s bright and tropical; White peaches, pineapple, lemon and vanilla that fills the palate with flavor. The body is full and lively with crisp acids and balanced fruit. The finish is clean and pure with oak throughout.
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30
Dec
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 91 points, best buy, champagne, top 100. Tagged: 91 point brut champagne, best buy champagne, champagne tasting, chardonnay, chenin blanc, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Chenin Blanc-Chardonnay, Saumur, $18
Rich, crisp and clean for a fabulous price; With a refined and elegant palate of honeydew, cantaloupe, backed apples and nutmeg. This Champagne has a creamy mouth-feel and balanced acids. The finish is clean with an added layered ripe fruit and baking spices, drink now thru 2014.
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21
Dec
Posted by fireontop06 in $25 or less, 88 points, chardonnay. Tagged: 88 point chardonnay, california chardonnay, chardonnay, chardonnay wine tasting, wine rating, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Chardonnay, Alexander Valley, $25
This Chard is all oak all the time; A buttery palate of tangerine, pineapple, green pear and caramel. Full-bodied and very refreshing with a long exotic finish of vanilla bean and toasty oak, drink now.
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9
Sep
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 89 points, chardonnay. Tagged: chardonnay, 89 point chardonnay, wine rating, chardonnay wine tasting, unoaked chardonnay, $15 or less chardonnay. Leave a Comment
Chardonnay, Coastal Region, $11
Clean, crisp and elegant; The palate explodes with pineapple, apple, tangerines and spice. Refreshing, balanced acids and full-bodied with a clean off-dry finish, drink now.
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13
Aug
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 91 points, chardonnay. Tagged: 91 point chardonnay, california chardonnay. wine rating, chardonnay, chardonnay wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Chardonnay, Napa Valley, $17
I tasted this Chardonnay at a party recently, year after year a consistently good wine. With a nose of butter creme and oak leeding to a palate of peach, pear, and creme brulee flavors work in perfect harmony. It’s full but not heavy, with a creamy chard oak finish, drink now.
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3
Aug
Posted by fireontop06 in $20 or less, 90 points, chardonnay. Tagged: 90 point chardonnay, australian chardonnay, chardonnay, chardonnay wine tasting, wine tasting. Leave a Comment
Chardonnay, Margaret River, $18
Another great Chard from Australia with a full body and rich tropical fruit. White peach, mango, tangerine and lean notes of caramel fill the palate nicely. The lush tropical fruit power’s through to a sweet, creamy finish, drink now.
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24
Jul
Posted by fireontop06 in $10 or less, 88 points, chardonnay. Tagged: $10 or less, 88 point chardonnay, chardonnay, italian chardonnay. Leave a Comment
2007 Chardonnay, Vigneti delle Dolomiti, $8
Another fun Chard from Italy, buttery and fruity. It opens softly with white peach, melon, butter creme and caramel on a structured palate. Oak and spice come out on a clean finish, drink now.
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14
Jul
Posted by fireontop06 in $15 or less, 89 points, best buy, chardonnay. Tagged: 89 point chardonnay, best buy chardonnay, chardonnay. Leave a Comment
Chardonnay, Washington, $12
A new world style Chardonnay , clean, crisp and all fruit. I love a fruit bomb; Zesty lime, grapefruit and gooseberry flood the palate from start to finish. This uncomplicated chard is a great value at $12 bucks, drink this best buy now.
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