Amayna Chardonnay Estate Btld. 2008, Leyda Valley, San Antonio
Chardonnay
Aconcagua Valley, Chile
$19.90 (76265)
Critic Reviews (3)
Cool climate Chardonnay is seriously cool these days and this one is from one of Chile's coolest growing areas. More...
A deliciously savoury, mineral, crisp and well-balanced example of chardonnay, perhaps the best yet from the reliable...
This is a very ripe chardonnay that seems to have had too much oak treatment since the nose of ripe fruit is slightly...
Community Reviews (1)
Bright gold in colour with a medium+ intense nose.
Positives: A really nice, smooth and creamy Chard featuring medium toasted oak, buttery, spiced apple, mango, pineapple, lemon zest, persimmon, creme brulée, lemon meringue pie, coconut, vanilla and cashews. Full body with good acidity and a long length.
Negatives: You do get some heat from the 14.5% alcohol.
Interesting Point: LCBO has this at $3 off regular price until it's sold off. Good time to buy now.
Drink now or over the next 2-3 years on its own or pair it with, what else?; Lobster and drawn butter. Utterly hedonistic.
Tasted: 22 Sept 12
Score: 9+, Value: 9/10, Total: 18+/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 4.5
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