Sunday, April 13, 2014

Tasting - Avery Quinn Chardonnay


Name: Avery Quinn
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Napa Valley, California
Year: 2011
Price: $6.95

Winery Review: The 2011 vintage marks a return to form for this great value Chardonnay.  The aromas feature creamy, mellow, golden apple, pineapple, fresh butter and a touch of vanilla.  Then rich, ripe, flavors of yellow pear, pineapple, fresh apple, cream and buttered toast swell up and fill your mouth before a juicy, apple and caramel inflected finish makes your mouth water (and smile!). 

My Review: The first sniff of this wine was the strongest and it really hit me with the heat, smelling like rubbing alcohol. After that first sniff, the nose calmed a bit and i could get more of a flowery smell. The taste was pretty tart. The finish was a nice dry finish that stayed with you and it was pretty creamy. I could also taste the pineapple after reading the description.

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