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Wines
of the Week: Creamy Chardonnay
If
you're one of the many wine drinkers out there who are involved
in a love affair with creamy Chardonnay, then this week's wines
will make you happy. Our tasting panel has discovered a handful
of them that deliver a lush, rich character for under $20 a
bottle. Enjoy!
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Kendall-Jackson
2016 "Grand Reserve" Chardonnay
Winery:
Kendall-Jackson
Grape(s): 100%
Chardonnay
Region: California
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
Tropical fruit and white cherry aromas play nicely with
toasty, buttery expressions on the nose. Flavors of pineapple,
apricot, and lemon wrap around nuances of butter, vanilla,
and spring flowers on the palate. A balanced acidity and
solid layers for under $20 make this Chardonnay well worth
a try.
Rating: 90 |
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Landmark
Vineyards "Overlook" 2016 Chardonnay
Winery:
Landmark Vineyards
Grape(s): 100%
Chardonnay
Region: Sonoma County, California
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 15-20
Review:
A bouquet of peaches, pineapples, barrel spice, and creamy
vanilla greet the senses. Flavors of peach, pear, and
pineapple are backed up by buttery oak, brown spice and
vanilla on the palate. Bringing together a good balance
of fruit, butter, and toasty oak, it's a nice chardonnay
for the price.
Rating: 90 |
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Creamery
2016 Chardonnay
Winery:
Creamery
Grape(s): 100%
Chardonnay
Region: California
Year:
2016
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
There's lots of butter and toasty oak on the nose, along
with notes of pineapple and peach. Lush on the palate,
pineapples,peaches, and mangoes play among highlights
of butter and toast. Fans of creamy, buttery Chardonnay
will enjoy this bottle.
Rating: 89 |
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Harken
2017 Chardonnay
Winery:
Harken
Grape(s): 100%
Chardonnay
Region: California
Year:
2017
Special Designation: n/a
Farming Certification:
n/a
Price: 10-15
Review:
Tropical aromas mingle among buttery and vanilla notes
on the nose. Pineapples, mangoes, and pears emerge on
the palate, accented by expressions of creamy vanilla
and butter. Rich and lush, fans of big Chardonnays will
enjoy this for the price.
Rating: 89 |
By
Jason Barlow
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*Wines
rated with a "+" need
a bit more time to reach peak quality
but will
do so over the coming years
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