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Ghost Pines Chardonnay 2010 Wine Review

Ghost Pines Chardonnay 2010

Ghost Pines Chardonnay 2010

Napa, Sonoma, Monterey, California, United States

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $23.95

Drink: 2012-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Ghost Pines

Agent: E&J Gallo Winery Canada Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Rich and round with lovely aromas of butterscotch, vanilla smoke and ripe peach. Full-bodied and mouth-filling, but not heavy. Solid value for this price. Try it with pasta in a cream sauce.

Chardonnay food pairings: buttered popcorn, roast chicken, lobster in butter.

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This Ghost Pines Chardonnay 2010 was reviewed on January 3, 2013 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 761924
  • $18.30 
  • Check Stock
  • AGLC
  • 734471

Reviews and Ratings

Dan Trcka Wine Blogger rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

The 2010 Ghost Pine Chardonnay, sourced from Sonoma, Monterey and Napa Counties and aged in both French and American oak after fermentation, has intense aromas of ripe pear, citrus, butter and subtle oak. It is medium bodied with good fruit intensity, has a good structure and a long and smooth finish. Pair with salty meat dishes, but rather enjoy sipping it by itself; drink now to 2017. My impression: BEAUTIFUL, 90pts – it is recommended especially because currently it is on Limited Time Offer for $2 off. Tasted March/13.

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Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

The 2010 vintage of Ghost Pines Chardonnay yields from a mix of California's prime regions (70% Sonoma, 20% Napa, 10% Monterey grapes). This wine is golden coloured and offers butterscotch, vanilla, ripe Asian pear, ripe nectarine, with a creamy supple and delicious mouthfeel. This is an American Oaked California Chardonnay with character and delicious appeal. Recommend pairing with vegan toasted coconut Kale salad, vegetarian roasted pineapple, tofu in coconut milk curry, Thai red curry mussels, lobster bisque, butternut squash soup with a maple drizzle. Pan seared halibut steak. Enjoy soon.
Ghost PInes Chardonnay blends grapes from Napa, Sonoma and Monterey with characters of baked apple, pear and lemon cream accented by an elegant and sweet vanilla finish.

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