Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay 2016

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Daniel O'Keefe rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Potent nose of candied tropical fruit, butter, pineapple, and papaya. Dry with mild texture and good mouthfeel. Rich and full bodied clocking in at 14.8% ABV. Touch of bitterness on the finish underlining the tropical fruit flavours. Enjoy with roast fowl and steamed shellfish.

Carolyn Hetke rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

If the name hadn't stated unoaked I may have assumed otherwise. This is a rich, full bodied Chardonnay with generous ripe fruit and a slightly textured palate. The ripe apple and creamy notes on the nose have spicy sandalwood highlights. The palate shows the same ripe fruit along with some underlying lemon. Nice balance and a long finish. Good value. Pair with grilled shrimp dishes. Tasted July 2019. www.thewineloverskitchen.com

Natalie's Review

Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay 2016, Monterey County, California, United States: This Chardonnay made by Charlie Wagner of Napa Valley fame and was first produced in 2005. Mer Soleil Silver 2016 is a dry, full-bodied, unoaked Chardonnay from Monterey County. On the palate, tropical fruit and ripe orchard fruit come together with a soft citrus, crisp and clean finish. The opaque grey bottle is a nod to the stainless steel and cement tanks in which this wine is fermented and aged rather than oak barrels. Chill and enjoy now with grilled shrimp. Drink: 2019-2023. 220343 14.80% XD 750 mL $24.95 Score: 88/100. August 16, 2019 Sensational Shellfish Wine Full Review

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