Is Mer Soleil Chardonnay buttery?
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Is Mer Soleil Chardonnay buttery?
This is Mer Soleil’s oaked Chardonnay, a dry, acidic, buttery, and creamy Chardonnay aged in French oak for 12 to 15 months. Expect a full-bodied white wine with flavors and aromas of tropical fruits, vanilla, and coconut with a lingering finish.
Who makes Mer Soleil Chardonnay?
Winemaker Charlie Wagner
Winemaker Charlie Wagner began his winemaking career at 16, when he was granted permission to spend some of his school days working in the family’s Mer Soleil vineyard. Today, he says that he has “the most blessed job in the world. We get to work with what Mother Nature gives us to create wines that people enjoy.”
Where is Mer Soleil Chardonnay?
Monterey County. Fresh from start to finish, Mer Soleil SILVER is a pure expression of Chardonnay, produced from the ideal coastal conditions of Monterey County, California.
What is the highest rating for wine?
Wine Spectator’s 100-Point Scale
- 95-100 Classic: a great wine.
- 90-94 Outstanding: a wine of superior character and style.
- 85-89 Very good: a wine with special qualities.
- 80-84 Good: a solid, well-made wine.
- 75-79 Mediocre: a drinkable wine that may have minor flaws.
- 50-74 Not recommended.
What does Mer Soleil mean?
sea and sun
Mer Soleil, meaning sea and sun, takes its name from our coastal setting, where sunny skies mix with gusting maritime winds.
Has any wine scored 100?
This past year, the tasting panel at Wine Enthusiast discovered ten wines that achieved this perfection, each earning a 100-point score. It is no surprise that most are from the iconic and historic regions of Bordeaux and Brunello, where the road to excellence has been paved by generations of tradition.
What is the best white wine in the world?
New Zealand took top honors for the Best Sauvignon Blanc, 94 points, Double Gold medal, Whitehaven 2020 Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand, $20. The tasting note described the wine as: Classic Sauvignon blanc profile with lemon lime notes, hints of brush and earth.
What is the best brand of chardonnay?
Take a trip around the world with this list of the best chardonnays to drink right now.
- Best Overall: 2018 Benovia Chardonnay Russian River.
- Best Under $20: 2019 Avalon Chardonnay.
- Best Under $50: 2018 Flora Springs Family Select Chardonnay.
- Best Under $100: 2017 Maison Champy Pernand-Vergelesses En Caradeux Premier Cru.
Do people still drink Chardonnay?
Chardonnay has grown up – no longer swinging wilfully between extremes of oak and mineral, no longer mass-produced, boisterous slosh, but considered, cared-for, crafted – and is now being celebrated by a new generation of wine-lovers.
Why is Chardonnay the best?
Chardonnay brings an impressive range of flavors from the expected buttered, oak influences to the fresh, fruit flavors of apple, pear, tropical, citrus, and melon, leaving a lasting palate impression. Chardonnay has taken some heat, especially in New World growing regions, for being overly manipulated by oak.
