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Wente Vineyards Chardonnay 2008 Wine Review

Wente Vineyards Chardonnay 2008

Wente Vineyards Chardonnay 2008

Monterey, California, United States

Community Score:83/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $27.95

Drink: 2011-2015

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Wente Vineyards

Agent: Churchill Cellars Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Vintages Wine Panel: Lots of apple, tropical fruit, pear, coconut and vanilla aromas on display here. Dry, fruity, round and ripe. Crowd-pleasing Cali Chard with a core of ripe fruit and bright acidity for refreshment. Smooth-textured. My note: Superb! Buttery, along-rich chardonnay with layers of full-bodied goodness. Generous but not heavy. Perfect for lobster in butter and corn on the cob. My mouth is watering.

Chardonnay food pairings: pan-seared scallops, blackened chicken, lobster, corn-on-the-cob.

This Wente Vineyards Chardonnay 2008 was reviewed on April 2, 2011 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 403220
  • $22.18 
  • 49 bottles
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Reviews and Ratings

Darlene Myers - CAPS Student rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

A gorgeous Chardonnay with aromas of pears and tropical fruit, that you just know is going to be delicious. Medium-bodied with balanced acidity and the oak is very well integrated. A perfect wine to go with roasted chicken, grilled chicken or seafood. Or enjoy it all by itself.
Cory Kosinski rated this wine as 70/100

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