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Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2018 Wine Review

Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2018

Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2018

Itata Valley D.O., Chile

Community Score:92/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $18.95

Drink: 2020-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Santa Carolina

Agent: Charton Hobbs Inc

Natalie's Score: 90/100

From the Itata Valley wine region, this is a great value, easy-to-love Chardonnay with tropical fruit, yellow apple, lemon curd and toasty oak flavours mouth-filling and vibrant on the palate.

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This Santa Carolina Gran Reserva Chardonnay 2018 was reviewed on November 12, 2021 by Natalie MacLean

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Trent Mayers rated this wine as 92/100 with the following review:

A Gran Reserva from an emerging cooler climate wine region in southern Chile, the Itata Valley. The wine is nicely balanced even though it's rich and full bodied. It’s a big version of Chardonnay with lemon curd, ripe yellow apple, pear, and a creamy nutmeg, vanilla spice from a nuanced amount of new oak barrels. Pair it with aged cheddar cheese, spicy chicken from the grill, or mild curried shrimp with chutney.
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Santa Carolina 2018 Gran Reserva Chardonnay is produced from a certified carbon neutral winery. Excellent value on this Gran Reserva Chilean Chardonnay fragrant with ripe tropical fruit, soft citrus and toasty aromas on the nose. Dry, medium-bodied with beautifully balanced acidity to match the tropical fruit, yellow apple, lemon curd and toasty mouth-filling flavours on the palate. - Community Wine Reviews

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