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$11, 5 stars, 91 points, chardonnay, marlborough, new zealand
Pale lemon colored with a watery sheen (13% ABV). The nose has medium (+) intensity aromas of seaweed, lemon zest, flint, tangerine, pomelo, white blossom, pineapple, and passion fruit. Quite the fruit cocktail imho. The palate is dry with medium acidity and a medium body. Medium intensity flavors of lemon zest, pomelo, white blossom, and pineapple with that briny seaweed note adding a touch of interesting segue. It’s not your normal Napa Chard, nor is it a Chablis- something of an outlier from the two classics. It is weighty but still refreshing, crisp yet stoic. The finish is medium (+) in length and concentrates on the citrus notes. A really delicious wine that has not had all the ‘treatments’ of MLF, new oak, battonage etc. 91 points from me for this $11 steal makes it a 5 star bottle to buy cases of. This will pair nicely with grilled salmon, roast chicken, fresh salad, and calamari. Drink till 2026. Salut….
