Sainsbury's, Taste the Difference Chardonnay, Central Coast, California, USA 2020

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Tasted by: Julie Sheppard
(at Sainsbury's Autumn/Winter 2022 Tasting, 04 Oct 2022)
Drinking Window: 2022 - 2024
Made by Chronic Cellars, this good value Californian white has plenty of attitude. Mostly Chardonnay (88.5%) aged in stainless steel; Viognier, Albariño, Grenache Blanc and Picpoul add complexity and texture, with part-ageing in new and used French oak. The result is a fresh citrus and tropical wine, with notes of pineapple, banana, peach and pear balanced by crisp acidity. Pair it with grilled fish.
Sainsbury's, Taste the Difference Chardonnay, Central Coast, California, USA 2020
Producer
Sainsbury's
Brand
Taste the Difference Californian Chardonnay
Vintage
2020
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
USA
Region
California
Appellation
Central Coast
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Screwcap
Alcohol
13.50%
Body
Medium
Oak
Lightly Oaked
Grapes
Chardonnay
Viognier
Albariño