Sunday, February 28, 2010

Casa Silva Chardonnay/Semillon Family 2009

Variety: 85 % Chardonnay, 15 % Semillon
Country of origin: Chile
Wine appellation: ColchaguaValley
Vintage: 2009
Alcohol content: 13.5%
Residual sugar: g/l
Acidity: g/l
Color: very pale yellow, slight sparkling
Bouquet: citrus tones, slight yeasty tones (most likely from unfinished fermentation or too early drinking after bottling)
Taste: medium body, lime, pineapple, slight sparkling feel on the tongue, alcohol slightly standing out, light oak flavor, short to medium finish
Recommended food pairing: summer party (I would chill it to 7 to 8°C so the alcohol and the sparkling is managed:))
Overall score: 77
Price CZK169
Stopper: cork

Regular Chardonnay from new world with light sparkling in it, which turned the wine down.

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