Reviews & Ratings

2006 Joseph Carr Chardonnay

Winery: Joseph Carr

Vintage: 2006

Wine Name/Vineyard:

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% French Dijon Clone Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Carneros

State or country: CA

Price: $17

Cases produced: 2,200

KWG Score: 89 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.99-87)

Review date: April 6, 2008

Wine Review: If you are looking for a reasonably priced and food friendly Chardonnay, check out this option from Joseph Carr. This light yellow wine opens with a soft pear and apricot like bouquet. On the palate, this wine is round, slightly creamy, nicely balanced with pineapple and apple like flavors with a hint of minerality. The finish is dry and dissipates nicely. This wine would pair nicely with swordfish with a tropical fruit salsa. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: This 2006 Chardonnay from Carneros offers a tropical expression of citrus, pineapple and layers of elegant fruit flavors. The use of small French Oak barrel fermentation adds to the balance of what can be characterized as a more typical French style Chardonnay. The long mineral finish pairs with many types of seafood, but is light and elegant enough for an aperitif.

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