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Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay 2016 Wine Review

Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay 2016

Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay 2016

Marlborough, Hawke's Bay, New Zealand

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 6

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2016-2019

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Kim Crawford

Agent: Arterra Wines Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 92/100

Lovely vibrant unoaked New Zealand Chardonnay. Clean and crisp with aromas of yellow apple and Asian pear. Perfect for seafood dishes.

Chardonnay food pairings: seafood stir-fry, roast pork, beef bourguignon, roast chicken, veal.

Scrumptious Seafood Wine

This Kim Crawford Unoaked Chardonnay 2016 was reviewed on May 22, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Pricing & Stock Information

  • BCLDB
  • 195172
  • $13.65 
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Reviews and Ratings

Craig Kuziemsky rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Pear and grapefruit notes with a hint of toffee and nice minerality on the palate. Pair with pork chops or baked salmon. Tasted May 2018.
Sharon Lécuyer rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Pineapple and blackberry nose. Lots of tropical on the palette. Well balanced acidity and long finish. Pair well with brie or roast chicken.

Tasted May 7, 2018
Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Refreshing and crowd pleasing! Aromas of lemon, lime and golden apple. Medium bodied and medium + acidity. Crisp and clean on the finish. Enjoy with any seafood, white fish, or chicken.
Stephen Andrews reviewed this wine as follows:

Tasted June 16th, 2018. Colour yellow gold. Legs medium. Aromas and flavours of, Meyer lemon, lime peel, yellow apple, hints of lemon curd. Taste dry, medium plus body, some mouthwatering, medium finish. A crowd pleaser easy to drink, good value and a nice match to fresh boiled lobster dinner.

1 Member would buy this wine again

 

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