Impressed Chardonnay

Catena Appellation Tupungato Chardonnay 2018 Argentina
The 2017 Appellation Tupungato Chardonnay comes from the Villa Bastías vineyard in Tupungato. It fermented for 25 days and matured in a mixture of French and American oak barrels for nine months. It has strong aromatics with plenty of balsamic notes and something herbal. It has a soft, caressing palate and is dry and serious but easy to drink.

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Flavors: Balsamic, Herbal, Apple, Lemon
Ideal Temperature: 50F
Food Pairing: Grilled Chicken, Grilled vegetables, Pasta with Cream Sauce
Alcohol: 13%


Tokara Chardonnay 2015 South Africa
The wine displays a stunning vibrant straw colour. Aromas of lime zest and orange blossom spring from the glass with underlying notes of fresh brioche and a hint of toasted almonds. The entry on the palate is vibrant with fresh pineapple, grapefruit and lime zest notes. The mid-palate has a creamy rounded texture, yet the wine finishes bone dry with an aftertaste of toasted almonds lingering for a while.

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Flavors: Lime zest, Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Grapefruit
Ideal Temperature: 50F
Food Pairing: Grilled Tuna, Lobster, Cornish Hen, Dover Sole
Alcohol: 13%


La Follette Los Primeros Chardonnay 2017 California
The grapes for this wine come 83% from Sonoma County, the remainder mostly from Monterey, with just 2% from Mendocino. It's made in a quenching style of succulent acidity and nuanced flavors of fig, quince and Meyer lemon, the backbone nicely rich in graham cracker.

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Flavors: Fig, Quince, Meyer Lemon, Graham Cracker
Ideal Temperature: 50F
Food Pairing: Meaty fish, Halibut, Cod, Shellfish, Lobster, Shrimp, Crab
Alcohol: 13%


Lapostolle Cuvee Alexandre Chardonnay 2016 Chile
Bright yellow with golden edge. Incredible expression. Florals and sweet spices as honey, apricot, vanilla and delicate notes of fresh fruit such as papaya and quince. The palate is intense and elegant, with high volume in the mouth, fresh acidity and vibrant finish.

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Flavors: Honey, Apricot, Vanilla Papaya, Quince
Ideal Temperature: 45F
Food Pairing: Grilled fish, Crab, Prawns, Steamed Fish
Alcohol: 13%


L'Ecole No. 41 Chardonnay 2017 Washington
This opens with appealing aromas of toast, candy corn, almond and pear. The pear and melon flavors are crisp and rounded, with a lightly creamy feel heightening the interest.

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Flavors: Pear, Melon, Creamy
Ideal Temperature: 50F
Food Pairing: Crab cakes, Risotto, Roasted Salmon
Alcohol: 13%


Maison Chanzy Bourgogne 2017 France
Golden color. Light floral nose. Tropical notes, peaches, bananas and nice minerality. Clean lingering finish.

Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Flavors: Tropical, Peaches, Bananas, Mineraly
Ideal Temperature: 50F
Food Pairing: Chicken, Pork, Veal, Shellfish
Alcohol: 13%