April 2, 2021 1:17 pm
Cost: $19.95
Grape: Chardonnay
Category: White Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: New Zealand
Region: Hawke’s Bay
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Matahiwi Estates
Alcohol: 13.0% Alcohol/Vol.
Another winner from New Zealand. Great quality, complexity, taste, balance & all at under $20. Score: 92/100
Tasting Note: Gold in colour with good acidity, a medium+ intense nose & a long length on the finish. This wine features: lemon, green, orange & red apples, clementine, pink grapefruit, roasted almonds, oak spice, ginger, dill & Easter Lily on the nose.
Negatives: None
Interesting Point: For me, New Zealand Chards are delicious & better priced for the value than any other country, with Canada coming in 2nd.
Pairings: Drink this now or in the next 5-7 years on its own or pair it with Pan Fried Mahi in Lemon Butter Sauce
My Opinion: Highly Recommended
Best Buys & Top Pick
Tasted: April 1, 2021
LCBO: 17547
Posted by Twilight Wines
Categories: Best Buys, Highly Recommended, Top Picks, Price Not Withstanding, White Wines
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