Cost: $22.99 (Cayman Islands)
Grape Variety: Chardonnay
Category: White Wine
Location Bought: Blackbeard’s
Country: United States
Region: St. Helena
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Joseph Carr
Alcohol: 14.1 % Alcohol/Vol.
Description: Light gold in colour with a medium to medium+ intense nose.

Positives: A pleasant drinking Chard featuring light oak, lemon, quince, pear, peanuts, grapefruit and limestone. Medium body with good acidity and a very long length.

Negatives: None

Interesting Points: Use the larger Chard glasses and don’t over chill it. I really like Joseph Carr’s labels as they are clean and classic.

Drink now or over the next 2-3 years on its own or pair with rotisserie chicken.

Tasted: 3 Feb 13

Score: 8.5+/10, Value: 8.5+/10, Total: 17.5/20

Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5+