Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Mendoza
Country: Argentina
Year: 2010
Price: $9.49
Food?: Paired with milk chocolate
Winery Review:
Tilia is sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards in the Eastern and Southern regions of Mendoza. Tilia Chardonnay shows ripe citrus and peach fruit flavors and aromas with a touch of sweet vanilla and a crisp, clean, refreshing finish.
My Review:
A very interesting find during a late-night, post-studio, jaunt through the local grocery store, I was very surprised by this Argentinian wine. This white has a very pleasing champagne color, with a very light and crisp apple and pear nose. I could also detect a muted floral hint that I was also able to pick up on towards the end-palate. There was a strong fruity sour-apple taste initially, with a smooth and buttery tactile sense towards the end. When tasted with chocolate, I found the wine to have a strong and almost unbearable citrus pungency, and to be quite dry. I would suggest either a darker chocolate, or possibly cheese to pair with this white to preserve the light apple crispness detected during the first tasting. Overall, a very good find and a "pretty" summer/fall wine to enjoy.
A very interesting find during a late-night, post-studio, jaunt through the local grocery store, I was very surprised by this Argentinian wine. This white has a very pleasing champagne color, with a very light and crisp apple and pear nose. I could also detect a muted floral hint that I was also able to pick up on towards the end-palate. There was a strong fruity sour-apple taste initially, with a smooth and buttery tactile sense towards the end. When tasted with chocolate, I found the wine to have a strong and almost unbearable citrus pungency, and to be quite dry. I would suggest either a darker chocolate, or possibly cheese to pair with this white to preserve the light apple crispness detected during the first tasting. Overall, a very good find and a "pretty" summer/fall wine to enjoy.
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