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The Organized Crime Chardonnay 2016 Wine Review

The Organized Crime Chardonnay 2016

The Organized Crime Chardonnay 2016

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

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $18.95

Drink: 2018-2020

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: The Organized Crime

Agent: Jan Tarasewicz

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Organized Crime (2016) is a vibrant, medium-plus bodied Chardonnay from the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region in Ontario with white peach and Asian pear flavours complemented with butterscotch, vanilla and sweet spice (from oak treatment). The wine is buttery on the palate finishing long with creamy lemon flavours. Pair with grilled pork chops or roast chicken.

Chardonnay food pairings: shellfish, seafood salads, sushi, tempura vegetables.

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This The Organized Crime Chardonnay 2016 was reviewed on August 18, 2018 by Natalie MacLean

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Colin McKone - Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Very pale straw in colour with aromas of green apple, lime, pear with a hint of vanilla. It is full bodied with biting acidity and flavours of lemon, tart green apple and butter. It will pair well with seafood or roasted chicken. Tasted on September 30, 2018.
Organized Crime (2016) is a vibrant, full-bodied Chardonnay from the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region in Ontario. Look for white peach, ripe apple, Asian pear flavours married with vanilla, caramel, spice and zesty lemon on the palate. Pair with grilled pork chops. - Community Wine Reviews

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