Reviews & Ratings

2008 Matanzas Creek Chardonnay "Sonoma County"

Winery: Matanzas Creek

Vintage: 2008

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Sonoma County"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Sonoma County

State or country: CA

Price: $29

Cases produced: 6,200

KWG Score: 89.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: May 23, 2011

Wine Review: This yellow colored Chardonnay opens with a mild vanilla oak bouquet with a hint of banana. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied and balanced. The flavor profile is a tasty mild butterscotch with hints of pear and a touch of light oak. The finish is dry and subtle. This Chard would pair well with chicken and wild mushroom tortellini in a light cream sauce. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Golden straw colored. The first nose delivers notes of honey and pear. After a swirl, honeysuckle flower and white currant become more evident. A silky texture with flavors of lemon cream, white peach and pear progress into honey and butterscotch with mineral accents.

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