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Buena Vista Chardonnay (Sonoma) 2016

 


Light straw hue with aromas of lovely seductive fruit-filled bouquet full of sweetness and very light baking spices with a steely edge to the tropical fruit compote.

Palate--Vanilla, razor sharp acidity, a foundation of off dry sweetness, a mid palate creaminess, with a citric feel but a lingering finish of tropical fruit salad. 

I visited Buena Vista two different times quite a few years ago and they had the best tasting room staff of all the wineries I had been to over the years in Napa, Sonoma and Temecula. This wine is a reflection of the quality of their company in all they do. I don't believe I have ever had a less than stellar experience with a BV wine and this shows why.

 This wine was released around $30 but I found it at a State store reduced to $13; an absolute steal! This 5 year old Chard is prime time and showing no hint of going south.  Pairing tonight with New England clam bake dinner and we will be raising a glass!!! 

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