Reviews & Ratings

2009 Merryvale Chardonnay "Silhouette"

Winery: Merryvale

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Silhouette"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Napa Valley

State or country: CA

Price: $45

Cases produced: 533

KWG Score: 93.3 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (92)

Review date: December 23, 2011

Wine Review: This white gold colored Chardonnay from Merryvale is a winner! It opens with a fragrant Bartlett pear with a hint of honey. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, balanced, and rich. The flavor profile is a concentrated Bartlett pear with notes butterscotch and touch of tangerine and oak. The finish is dry and its flavors are nicely prolonged. This wine would pair well with a lobster pie or bisque. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: Bright notes of tangerine, ripe peach, nectarine, and pineapple are complemented by rich notes of honey, nutmeg, toasted hazelnuts and vanilla bean creme brulee. The lively entry leads into a concentrated, fruit driven mid-palate, with notes of citrus and ripe stone fruit. The finish is framed by notes of grilled apricots, subtle minerality and toasted brioche.

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