Rating 82
Style White
Variety
Vintage 2017
Appellation
California
USA
ABV 13.9%
Price $13.00  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2019-08-29

Perfect For

Last Minute Wine Runs, Party Wine, Penny Pinching

Drink If You Like

Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc , Pinot Gris / Grigio

Matchbook Old Head Chardonnay 2017 Review

Classic Cali style Chardonnay with intense notes of toasted oak and vanilla. There is also some coconut and lemon curd adding to the intensity. On the palate the wine is crisp at first but as the finish lingers all the sweet-tart comes at you. It does have a lower alcohol content, which brings some balance, but this is for the chard lovers digin that old school style.

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Matchbook Old Head Chardonnay 2017
Classic Cali style Chardonnay with intense notes of toasted oak and vanilla. There is also some coconut and lemon curd adding to the intensity. On the palate the wine is crisp at first but as the finish lingers all the sweet-tart comes at you. It does have a lower alcohol content, which brings some balance, but this is for the chard lovers digin that old school style.

Reviewed On: 08-29-2019
82
POINTS
Matchbook Old Head Chardonnay 2017
Classic Cali style Chardonnay with intense notes of toasted oak and vanilla. There is also some coconut and lemon curd adding to the intensity. On the palate the wine is crisp at first but as the finish lingers all the sweet-tart comes at you. It does have a lower alcohol content, which brings some balance, but this is for the chard lovers digin that old school style.

Reviewed On: 08-29-2019