August 5, 2023 1:43 pm
Cost: $71.95
Grape: Chardonnay
Category: White Wine
Location: LCBO Vintages
Country: United States of America
Region: Carneros, California
Format: 750 mL
Producer: Rombauer Vineyards
Alcohol: 14.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Big, bold, luscious & buttery. Score: 97/100.
Tasting Note: Bright yellow gold in colour with good acidity, a medium+ intense nose, round tannin & a long length on the finish. This wine features: Butter on white toasted bread, lemon, peach, mango, pineapple, D’Anjou pear, lemon meringue pie, crème brûlée, nutmeg, ginger, dill & Easter Lily on the nose.
Negatives: Increase in price from last year of $8
Interesting Point: Use the Montrachet style wine glassware & don’t over chill it. Serve 13°C to 15°C
Pairings: Drink this now or in next 5-6 years on its own or pair it with steamed lobster with drawn butter.
My Opinion: Highly Recommended
Top Pick
Tasted: December 10, 2022
LCBO: 441089
Posted by Twilight Wines
Categories: Highly Recommended, Top Picks, Price Not Withstanding, White Wines
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