Reviews & Ratings

2021 Mer Soleil Chardonnay "Reserve"

Winery: Mer Soleil

Vintage: 2021

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Reserve"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Lucia Highlands

State or country: CA

Price: $24

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 91 (based on 1 review)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (91)

Review date: August 1, 2023

Wine Review: This straw-colored Chardonnay from Santa Lucia Highlands opens with a guava and orange zest bouquet. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and gentle. The flavor profile is a mild oak and gentle Anjou pear blend with notes of green apple and white tea. I also detected hints of saline and stone dust in the mix. The finish is dry and its flavors drift away nicely. The Chard is quite food friendly and versatile. I would pair it with your favorite lump crab cake recipe. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Taking its name from the sea and sun. The two forces of nature that shape its exotic character. This wine is as dramatic as the place where it is sourced. Grapes stay on the vine longer, leading to the development of intense aromas such as baked croissant, apricot, lemon-lime, and honey suckle. On the palate, it is round and creamy with notes of lemon squares and fresh natural acidity. Pair with Pan-seared Chilean sea bass or sizzling crab cakes.

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