| Rating | 93 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Appellation |
Shenandoah Valley (Virginia) Virginia USA |
| ABV | 13.9% |
| Price | $45.00 |
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| Reviewed | 2026-07-21 |
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Dinner Parties, Holiday Meals, Wine And Cheese Night
DuCard Vineyards Tana Chardonnay 2023 Review
If you stand among the rows of the Tana Vineyard, you can see the commanding presence of the Shenandoah Mountains. The vines grow right up to the park's border. Winemaker Julien Durantie aims to showcase this special site through an expressive Chardonnay, aged for just five months in neutral French oak to preserve freshness while still adding a layer of texture. The palate is extremely refreshing with a slight grip just around the edges and a focused core of medium-bodied fruit. The finish lingers in the form of delicious spiced pears.
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