Drink.  Learn.  Laugh.  Repeat.

Welcome Back!Sign in here:

Not Registered?Become one of our thirsty clan 334,538 strong:

Register Today!
Ad

Henry of Pelham Chardonnay 2016 Wine Review

Henry of Pelham Chardonnay 2016

Henry of Pelham Chardonnay 2016

Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:86/100

Community Reviews: 9

  Add My Review


Price: $14.95

Drink: 2018-2021

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Henry of Pelham

Agent: Henry of Pelham Family Est. Winery

Natalie's Score: 89/100

A terrific Niagara Chardonnay with seductive aromas of toasted almond, green apple and freshly baked bread. Full-bodied and balanced. Well-priced. Perfect for roast chicken.

Chardonnay food pairings: cream-based pasta dishes, poached trout, spring vegetables like sweet peas and fiddleheads.

This Henry of Pelham Chardonnay 2016 was reviewed on August 28, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2019  2015  2013  2018  2012 

  Add New Vintage

Pricing & Stock Information

Reviews and Ratings

Andrew Bernardo rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Load up on this wine for the summer. It's a great wine to pair with fish or grilled chicken with citrus glaze. The wine features golden apple, spice, apricot and green fig. 90 Points.
Sharon Lécuyer rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Tasted side-by-side with Henry of Pelham 2016 Chardonnay Estate.

Beautiful nose of golden delicious apple, peach and flowers. Medium-bodied, smooth with flavours of melon, apple and pear.

If you've shied away from chardonnay because you're worried about them being too big or oaky, have no fear, this one is well balanced and a great value at $15! Great with roast chicken.

Tasted July 17, 2018
Melanie Lloyd - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

On the nose, this Niagara Chardonnay has aromas of green apple, lime, and almond. On the palate, it is rich and opulent with flavours of red apple, peach, as well as mineral notes and a lingering finish.

Tasted July 2018
Greg Hughes rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Lithe and delicious example of Niagara Peninsula Chardonnay.
Pale yellow-white.
Loaded with aromas of honey, whiteflower, and stone fruit.
Palate follows suit with lots of white peach and nectarine. Honey, and rolled oats.
Delicious and a bargain at fifteen bucks. Put this with grilled prawns or pork loin.
Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Crisp and refreshing. Green apple, citrus peel, raw almond. Medium body, medium alcohol, medium acidity. Paired well with roast chicken. Tasted 2016 vintage in March 2018. 89 points
Andrea Shapiro rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Poached pears, golden apples, green herbs and yellow flowers. Flavours reveal asian pears, tree fruit stems, olive brine and soft smoke. The wood is well integrated without being overbearing with a toasted almond finish. An appropriate match with light smoked cheddar and soft cheeses. 88 points - tasted July 2018
Simon Chen rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

A hint of toasted oak and floral notes on the nose. The wine is more toward the fruity side and doesn't have much acid.
Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier reviewed this wine as follows:

Delicate, moderately aromatic with pleasant apple, pear and candied lemon flavours. A lovely light-medium bodied Chardonnay. There is no sign “over oaking”here so no need to fear. It a great value for what it offes. Enjoy pool/dockside on a sunny afternoon. Tasted March 2018 by @sommsosa

If you liked the Henry of Pelham Chardonnay 2016, you might also like these wines:

Ad

WANT TO LEARN HOW TO

PAIR WINE
& FOOD?

Join me in a free online video class to learn the secrets to perfect pairings.

Wine of the Week

As featured on  

CTV Wine of the Week!

J. Lohr Red Wine
Syrah 2022,
Paso Robles, California ...

Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean offers North America's most popular online wine and food pairing classes. She was named the World's Best Drinks Writer at the World Food Media Awards in Australia.

Natalie has published two books with Random House, both selected as one of Amazon's Best Books of the Year.

Join 334,538 thirsty wine lovers who get access to all of her wine reviews by becoming a member of her site. Take a free online pairing class with her here.

FEEL LOST IN THE

LCBO?

Know the wines you want before you even get to the store with my wine reviews. Join now. It's free.

Red, White & Drunk All Over

  Best Books of the Year

Red, White & Drunk all over by Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean writes about wine with a sensuous obsession... and often laugh-out-loud funny... Terrific.

Rex Pickett, Sideways

Ms. MacLean is the disarming Everywoman. She loves wine, loves drinking ... ultimately, it's a winning formula.

Eric Asimov, The New York Times

GOT A SMARTPHONE?

Access my reviews on mobile with the bar code scanner.

GET NAT'S APP

Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search

  Best Books of the Year

Unquenchable by Natalie MacLean

Natalie MacLean is a new force in the wine writing world ‐ a feisty North American answer to Hugh Johnson and Jancis Robinson. She can write beautifully about wine.

The Financial Times of London

There are very few people in the wine world who "get it" and Natalie is one of those who brings more fun to a buttoned-up and stodgy game.

Gary Vaynerchuck, Wine Library TV

Starting a Wine Cellar?

Expert advice for all budgets

Insider tips on starting a wine cellar
From wine racks to underground caves, insider tips on size and space, number of bottles, ideal conditions and reputable resources.   learn more  
Winner World's Best Drink Writer
WFour-Time Winner James Beard Foundation
Five-Time Winner Association of Food Journalists
Six-Time Winner Bert Greene Award
Best Wine Literature Book Gourmand World Cookbook Awards
Online Writer of the Year Louis Roederer International Wine Writing Award