| Rating | 88 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2017 |
| Appellation |
Monterey Monterey County Central Coast California USA |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Price | $15.00 Value Pick |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2019-03-05 |
Perfect For
All-Day Sipping, Last Minute Wine Runs, Popping Bottles
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc , Grenache Blanc
Carmel Road Monterey Chardonnay 2017 Review
No toast or vanilla here. This a good example of what Chardonnay does behind the scenes without oak influence. Chardonnay will almost always be deep and round, but without wood it is high-toned and refreshing, like this bottle with breezy inherent aromas of green apple and lemon/lime citrus. The acidity is nice and high so the notes of ripe pineapple and the tangy side of acacia make a well-settled appearance. This wine is not afraid of being exposed and is confident that at $15 (and having a screw cap) this could be your next last minute go-to.
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