California Chardonnay Discovery Collection (USA)
California is home to some of the worlds creamiest Chardonnays
California is home to some of the worlds creamiest Chardonnays
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.
This exclusive Black-market.co.nz mix includes:
2 x Three Finger Jack Gold Mine Hills Chardonnay 2020
AWARDED 93/100 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2021
AWARDED SILVER MEDAL: Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2021
"This is splendidly fruited and lifted on the nose showing apricot, baked fig, vanilla and roasted hazelnut characters with a hint of lemon zest. The succulent palate offers excellent weight and rich texture, well complemented by refreshing acidity, finishing creamy and lingering. At its best: now to 2024" Sam Km, Wine Orbit, Jun 2021
Alc: 14.5% - Seal: Cork
2 x Gnarly Head Central Coast Chardonnay 2020
This Chardonnay is bold wine grown from some of the oldest vines in California. Gnarly Head’s untamed vines produce full-flavored grapes, abundant with aromas of tropical fruit, toasted oak and a touch of caramel. Flavors of pineapple, mango, cantaloupe and kiwi make this Chardonnay complex and layered with flavor. This bright and tropical wine boasts a medium body and rounded mouthfeel, with a long, clean finish for those who like bold wines with a little attitude.
Food Pairing: Enjoy this wine with cedar plank grilled salmon, arugula and grilled peach salad topped with tangy goat cheese or pair with a dessert of grilled pound cake topped with stone fruit and drizzled with honey.
Alc: 13.5% - Seal: Screw cap
2 x Clay Creek Vineyards Chardonnay 2020
AWARDED 93/100 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2022
AWARDED SILVER MEDAL: Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2022
AWARDED SILVER MEDAL: San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2022
"Richly fruited and immediately appealing, the wine shows golden peach, baked fig, vanillin oak and butterscotch characters on the nose. It's equally satisfying on the palate delivering terrific fruit weight and intensity, wonderfully complemented by smooth texture and juicy acidity, finishing delicious and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2022
Alc: 13.5% - Seal: Cork
Vintages may change.
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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.
This exclusive Black-market.co.nz mix includes:
2 x Three Finger Jack Gold Mine Hills Chardonnay 2020
AWARDED 93/100 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Jun 2021
AWARDED SILVER MEDAL: Mundus Vini Summer Tasting 2021
"This is splendidly fruited and lifted on the nose showing apricot, baked fig, vanilla and roasted hazelnut characters with a hint of lemon zest. The succulent palate offers excellent weight and rich texture, well complemented by refreshing acidity, finishing creamy and lingering. At its best: now to 2024" Sam Km, Wine Orbit, Jun 2021
Alc: 14.5% - Seal: Cork
2 x Gnarly Head Central Coast Chardonnay 2020
This Chardonnay is bold wine grown from some of the oldest vines in California. Gnarly Head’s untamed vines produce full-flavored grapes, abundant with aromas of tropical fruit, toasted oak and a touch of caramel. Flavors of pineapple, mango, cantaloupe and kiwi make this Chardonnay complex and layered with flavor. This bright and tropical wine boasts a medium body and rounded mouthfeel, with a long, clean finish for those who like bold wines with a little attitude.
Food Pairing: Enjoy this wine with cedar plank grilled salmon, arugula and grilled peach salad topped with tangy goat cheese or pair with a dessert of grilled pound cake topped with stone fruit and drizzled with honey.
Alc: 13.5% - Seal: Screw cap
2 x Clay Creek Vineyards Chardonnay 2020
AWARDED 93/100 POINTS & 5 STARS: Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2022
AWARDED SILVER MEDAL: Sakura Japan Women's Wine Awards 2022
AWARDED SILVER MEDAL: San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition 2022
"Richly fruited and immediately appealing, the wine shows golden peach, baked fig, vanillin oak and butterscotch characters on the nose. It's equally satisfying on the palate delivering terrific fruit weight and intensity, wonderfully complemented by smooth texture and juicy acidity, finishing delicious and highly enjoyable. At its best: now to 2026" Sam Kim, Wine Orbit, Apr 2022
Alc: 13.5% - Seal: Cork
Vintages may change.
Accolades
Seal
Mix
Delivery
Delivery from $5.99
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