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Cupcake Vineyards Chardonnay 2014 Wine Review

Cupcake Vineyards Chardonnay 2014

Cupcake Vineyards Chardonnay 2014

California, United States

Community Score:84/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $16.95

Drink: 2014-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Cupcake Vineyards

Agent: Corby Spirit and Wine Limited

Natalie's Score: 83/100

A full-bodied Californian Chardonnay with loads of oak on the nose and palate. Caramel butterscotch mid-palate. Pair with cotton candy.

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This Cupcake Vineyards Chardonnay 2014 was reviewed on June 15, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 143776
  • $11.26 
  • 2,892 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

Affordable, great value, oaked Californian Chardonnay blend from Monterey. Approachable and crowd pleasing. 13.5% ABV. Vanilla bean and stone fruit with green apple. Tasted May 2017. 86 points.
Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

Moderate aromas and major cedar okay flavours. A medium-bodied easy-drinking crowd-pleasing chardonnay. Enjoy with grilled cheeses. Tasted May 2017 by @sommsosa | bespoketastings.ca

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