Reviews & Ratings

2011 Matanzas Creek Chardonnay "Sonoma County"

Winery: Matanzas Creek

Vintage: 2011

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Sonoma County"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma County

State or country: CA

Price: $20

Cases produced: 33,762

KWG Score: 88.2 (based on 4 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: July 25, 2013

Wine Review: This light yellow colored Chardonnay opens with a mild oak and honey bouquet with a hint of honey. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and mouthwatering. The flavor profile is a pear and green apple blend with integrated oak and honey. I also detected hints of touch of toffee. The finish is dry and its flavors and acidity linger for a little while after the wine is gone. This wine would pair well with three cheese tortellini with a mild butter cream sauce. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Color: Bright straw. Nose: Aromas of marzipan, hazelnuts, salted caramel, lemon zest, pear cobbler, hint of smoke, fresh papaya, and underlying notes of green slate minerality. Palate: Unctuous mouthfeel, with balanced acidity and compelling structure followed by notes of pineapple and bright citrus.

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