| Rating | 88 |
| Style | White |
| Variety | Chardonnay |
| Vintage | 2018 |
| Appellation |
Sonoma County North Coast California USA |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| Price | $22.00 |
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| Reviewed By | |
| Reviewed | 2020-11-17 |
Perfect For
All-Day Sipping, Boozy Beach Trips, Brunch Sipping
Drink If You Like
Chardonnay, Grüner Veltliner , Pinot Gris / Grigio
Lioco Chardonnay 2018 Review
It is not a very expressive Chardonnay, but it has good balance. The aroma of butter is absent on the nose but all over the palate. The finish fades pretty quickly, making it a good wine to sip when slurping down oysters, smashing crabs, or cracking a lobster.
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