Oh my….I am stuck right now in that ’Oaked Chardonnay obsession’ that many wine lovers seem to go through at one stage or the other….and then this completely magnificent organic Bonterra Chardonnay 2013 comes my way….and makes me completely happy!!! 🙂 This wine gets 86 points!!!
At Bonterra, Mendocino county, California, wines from 100% organic grapes have been produced since 1993. All their grapes are grown using certified organic practices, such as composting, cover crops, and biodiversity. These organic practices produce grapes that offer a quality of fruit and vibrancy of taste that allows the creation of wines that express the purity and intensity of each varietal’s unique character. Please see:
The Bonterra Chardonnay 2013 has an alcohol level of 13,5%. On the nose you get a very fruity aroma of citrus and apples, tropical fruit as well as cinnamon and butter, nuts and vanilla. 🙂
On the palate the wine gives you a very fruity flavour of tropical fruit, apricot, butter and nuts. A perfect vanilla creaminess from subtle barrel ageing in French oak.
This wine can very well be enjoyed on its own 🙂 But also with food – especially barbecued fish dishes or light meat. You can buy it at Systembolaget in Sweden (nr 16632) at 139 SEK – totally worth its price!!
Enjoy my friends….with awe 😉
