Friday, October 30, 2020

2018 Napa Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay

2018 Napa Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay

#45-2020


When the Chardonnay Queen prepares her famous "Special Shrimp Scampi", we usually have a pretty good bottle of Chardonnay to side with it.  During dinner the other night, I asked her to tell me what she thought of the wine.  Her comment was, "this is a good 'Ladies Luncheon Chardonnay' ".

The nose on the Napa Cellars Chardonnay is very fragrant with an appealing floral quality which reminds one of a warm summer night and the scent of gardenias in the air, backed by the sweet smell of Meyer lemon.  The flavor is a mix of apple, pear, and lemon combined in a crusty cobbler.  It finishes strong with a crisp acidity that lingers until the next sip.  The alcohol content is 14.1%, and Norm's score is 90.

A bottle of Chardonnay is always great with the "Special Shrimp Scampi".  However, the Napa Cellars Napa Valley Chardonnay is also a candidate for most seafood dishes, including a fresh salad of shellfish on a bed of romaine.


score: 90
price: $16 - $21

Norm

Wine – God's Proof of His Love for Humanity


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