Big Creamy Cali Chardonnay Collection (California) (01)

Description

You can’t talk about American wines without mentioning California's Napa Valley, home to some of the world’s finest Cabernet Sauvignons and creamiest Chardonnays.

This classic Cali Chardonnay mix captures all the abundant fruit with aromas of tropical fruit, toasted oak and a touch of butter from this region. Californian Chardonnay has captured the attention of kiwi wine drinkers in the last few years, if you are already on this train or new to it this mix is a classic and you won’t be disappointed.

Collection includes:

2 x Locatour Creamy Chardonnay 2022 (California)

Awarded 93/100 Points & 5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2024

"Upfront and richly aromatic, showing grilled pineapple, mango, cedar and toffee aromas, followed by a succulent palate delivering excellent weight and velvety texture. Wonderfully rounded and smooth with opulent flavours. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2024

This creamy Chardonnay is aromatic, with notes of vanilla bean and freshly baked buttered biscuits perfectly balanced with flavors of crème brûlée, ripe fig, mango, custard and banana. Full-bodied, lively, complex, structured, with a rich finish.

Food Pairing: Pair with rich, creamy pasta carbonara or herb-roast chicken and vegetables.

Alc: 14.5% - Seal: Screw Cap

2 x Clay Creek Vineyards Chardonnay 2022 (California)

Awarded 94/100 Points & 5 Stars: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2023

"Generous and opulent, the wine shows mango, pineapple, toasty oak and French vanilla characters on the nose, followed by a delectably expressed palate offering excellent weight and richly textured mouthfeel, making it gorgeously drinkable. At its best: now to 2027" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Sep 2023

The 2022 Clay Creek Vineyards California Chardonnay consists of beautifully integrated aromas of melon, ripe pear and vanilla, highlighted by delicate hints of white flowers. Bright and balanced, this full-bodied Chardonnay displays flavors of peach, honeydew melon, pineapple and crème brulée. The taste has a lovely, complex structure and good acidity, which leads to a rich, ripe juicy finish.

Alc: 13.5% - Seal: Cork

2 x Markstone Chardonnay 2022 (California)

Toasted almonds, buttered biscuits, vanilla aromas on the nose. Flavours of mango, toasted marshmallow, crème brûlée. Full-bodied, creamy, complex structure, opulent finish.

Food Pairing: Grilled salmon, tarragon chicken, soft cheeses like Brie.

Alc: 14.5% - Seal: Screw Cap