Every thing I love about a great Chard: Rich, creamy, balanced & full body, all the qualities you find in a wine double the price.
Description: Bright gold in colour with a medium+ intense nose. This wine features toasted buttered oak, Easter Lily, lemon tart, peach, pineapple, mango, toffee, crème brûlée, roasted marshmallows, cream corn and vanilla. Full body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: None
Interesting Point: Although I quite like Wente's entry level Chard; Morning Fog that I reviewed previously, for $4 more this wine exceeds expectations.
Thanks to my daughter Sarah as this was an early father’s day present from her.
Drink now or in the next 5 years on its own or pair it with Roasted Quail with brioche and chorizo stuffing.
Tasted: 13 June 2015
Top Pick & Best Buy
Score: 9+/10, Value: 9+/10, Total: 18.5/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4.5
Clearly Californian...if you don't mind a little oak, this wine exudes creamy caramelized vanilla oak with rich poached peaches. The finish is creamy and delicious.