Variety: Chardonnay (organic?!?)
Country/Region: California
Year/Price: 2022, $16
Critique Review: An initial impression of rich, buttery cream quickly turns to aromas of honey and lightly toasted almonds, followed by tropical aromas of pineapple, citrusy lemon and crème brûlée. The wine is refreshing on the palate, with a minerality that is both bright and clean, drawing you into a vibrant tartness and lemon zest that is absolutely, positively Bonterra Chardonnay, vintage after vintage.
Reference Flavors: Butter, oak, vanilla, lemon, apple, pineapple, honey,
My Review: Visually, this wine is a deep golden blonde. On the nose, there are no over powering notes. I smell oakyness, some citrus and vanilla notes. On the tongue there is a soft citrus pineapple, and dry to semi-sweet sugar level. There are also oak and vanilla flavors with a buttery mouth feel and finish. I'm pairing my chardonnay with a Papa Johns Hawaiian pizza. The pineapple in the chardonnay accentuates the pineapple in the chardonnay, and the butteriness declines because of the pizzas cheese content (mouth is already butter/cream primed).
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