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The balance and complexity are great at this price. The oak is obvious but not overwhelming and indeed nicely integrated with the minerality and fruit. Was a fantastic accompaniment to my first summer BBQ of the season.
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Medium straw in colour and medium intense nose.
Always nice to have a good quality Ontario Chardonnay that’s under $20.
Positives: This is a delicate Chard which has several layers featuring light oak, lemon, grapefruit, peat, green apple, wood smoke, limestone and hints of caramel. Medium body, with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: A little sour on the finish.
Drink now or over the next 2 years on its own or pair it with seared scallops wrapped in bacon served on a bed of wilted spinach with candy tomatoes (my wife’s great recipe).
Tasted: 19 April 13
Best Buy
Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 9+/10 Total: 18/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4
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Smoky oak flavours with noticeable minerality. A good value at under $20.
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More of a mineral style in my opinion but pleasant enough.
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