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Norm's Tasting Notes: 2018 Estancia Monterey Chardonnay
"Don't worry, no orange marmalade here."
by Norm Bentley
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I read several reviews of this wine with descriptions such as; orange marmalade, coconut cookies, apple strudel, and "shades of hints of pineapple". I found none of these flavors in the wine, and I feel sorry for the reader, if this is the only kind of information available when trying to choose a wine for dinner. This is not a complex wine, but it is a very good choice for an everyday wine. It is flavorful, clean and enjoyable, and is in a very reasonable price range.
No matter the expertise of the reviewer, our taste buds can be different, and most of us have different opinions about what tastes good to us. However, many of those who review wine today feel compelled to use the most descriptive terminology available in order to make their review seem more professional. Let me just say that the wine has the flavor of ripe yellow apples, stone fruit, and maybe a little Myer Lemon. It is clean, and a little fruity, with a crisp finish. The alcohol content is 13.5%, and Norm's score is 88.
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A bottle of Estancia Chardonnay would be a good choice for chicken, seafood, or a variety of salads. It would also be a candidate for a "Back Porch Sipper".
score: 88
price: $11 - $14
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