Reviews & Ratings

2012 Chamisal Chardonnay "Stainless Unoaked"

Winery: Chamisal

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Stainless Unoaked"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Central Coast

State or country: CA

Price: $13

Cases produced: 29,000

KWG Score: 88.7 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (90)

Review date: February 23, 2014

Wine Review: This almost clear colored unoaked Chardonnay opens with a mild apple and pear like bouquet. On the palate, there is medium bodied, nicely balanced, and very approachable. The flavor profile is a tasty pear with hints of apple and a touch of spice. The finish is dry and subtle. Joe and I both agreed that this food friendly Chardonnay would pair well with chicken cordon bleu. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This vintage boasts an aromatic mix of lush tropical fruits and ripe red delicious apples, paired with hints of springtime flowers and a clean minerality. The palate belies the Stainless winemaking; rich with ripe pineapple and white peach characters and a long, full mid-palate with a clean, lingering acidity.

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