Today's Wine Review
2020 Merryvale Chardonnay "Carneros"
Winery: Merryvale
Vintage: 2020
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Carneros"
Wine Category: Chardonnay
Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Carneros
State or country: CA
Price: $40
Cases produced: unknown
KWG Score: 93.5 (based on 4 reviews)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)
Review date: November 28, 2023
Wine Review: This green tinged and pale-yellow colored Chardonnay from Carneros opens with a mild oak and pear bouquet hints of honey. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, bright, and fresh for a Chard. The flavor profile is a honeyed pear and golden delicious apple blend with notes of mild oak, nutmeg, and pineapple. I also detected hints of almond, white peach, and faint butterscotch. The finish is dry, and its flavors are nicely extended. I would pair this Chard with a lobster roll. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: Sourced from our Estate blocks on the historic Stanly Ranch, our 2020 Carneros Chardonnay is the best example of everything we love from the region. Bright acidity, savory salinity, layered complexity, and luscious mouthfeel all converge in this bottle.
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