Hess Estate Chardonnay 2008, Napa Valley
Chardonnay
California, Usa
$19.95 (181578)
Critic Reviews (2)
This is a nicely composed, balanced and fairly delicate style of chardonnay with all the expected notes of toast,...
Clean, moderate intensity aromatics reveal some light pear and stone fruit aromas alongside subtle cinnamon spice....
Community Reviews (1)
Medium-light straw yellow with a tinge of green. Nose initially a bit tight but opens: Green apple, fresh mown grass. Medium full bodied, quite plush on the tongue. Dry. The Alcohol is a bit high for my taste but the acidity and it's weight does balance it out to some extent. Not quite "buttery" but it is an interesting mix of a soft mid-palate and sharp, slightly bitter top end. Good finish. Heady wine.
Did the trick with (and in) my home-made saffron chicken pot pie.
Not sure I'd buy it again though. Something about Hess' regular labels that leaves me wanting.
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