Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2012 Wine Review

Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2012

Casablanca Valley, Chile

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $18.95

Drink: 2013-2017

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine

Winery: Santa Carolina

Agent: Charton Hobbs Inc

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Stunning for this price point! Rich, toasted almonds wrap around a core of green apple vibrancy in this Chilean white wine made from Chardonnay grapes. Balanced and luscious, with loads of hedonistic happiness. This is an amazing party wine and it also works well for dinner parties. Finished with buttered toast and apple-nut aromas. Pair with roast chicken tonight.

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This Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2012 was reviewed on March 21, 2015 by Natalie MacLean

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Jane Staples - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A rich buttery Chard from Chile's Casablanca Valley,aged in French oak barrels for 9 months.
Light yellow with an aromatic nose showing lots of ripe tropical fruit, vanilla, oak and a balancing seam of citrus. Voluptuous palate repeats the nose with a creamy, full-bodied mouthfeel and a long rich finish highlighting the citrus. Very well-balanced elements in this wine. Extremely good value. If you wish for La Crema but your wallet disagrees, go for this one, you'll be glad you did.

A terrific and well-priced Chilean Chardonnay with toasty oak, tropical tree fruit and green apple aromas. Pair with veal. - Community Wine Reviews

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Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2012 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 88/100

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