Reviews & Ratings

2012 Merryvale Chardonnay "Carneros"

Winery: Merryvale

Vintage: 2012

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Carneros"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Carneros

State or country: CA

Price: $35

Cases produced: 2,400

KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: January 7, 2014

Wine Review: This white gold colored Chardonnay from Carneros opens with a mild lemon butter bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, balanced and very easy to enjoy. The flavor profile is a tasty mineral infused apple with notes of oak and butter. The finish is dry and its flavors linger for quite a while. This Chard would pair well with pasta carbonara. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Color: vibrant gold Aromas: citrus (mandarin), ripe tropical fruit notes (pineapple, guava, papaya), with interwoven barrel notes, sweet oak, toast, spice Palate: nice bright, lively acidity, with sweet fruit flavors, good depth and complexity, clean on the palate, hint of minerality; clean, elegant finish Cellaring: 5+ years from vintage date with proper storage conditions

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