Saintsbury 2014 Carneros Chardonnay - 91pts

Saintsbury 2014 Carneros Chardonnay (Carneros) California - USA

Availability: Costco
Cost: $19.99 + taxes USD
Alcohol: 13.5%
Date Tasted: February 21st, 2018

Tasting Notes: A barrel fermented and malolactic induced Chardonnay from Carneros vineyards that manages to remain fresh and vibrant with effortless acidity and a pleasant combination of ripe citrus and lean orchard fruit characters on the medium intense nose and the long, (very long) lasting palate where a lovely element of spice and lemon peel lingers. Drink 2018-2022.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2018 IconWines.ca

Truchard Vineyard 2008 Syrah - 88pts

Truchard Vineyard 2008 Syrah (Careros) Napa Valley - California
Availability: BCLDB Stores
Cost: $24.99
Alcohol: 14.2%
Date Tasted: January 24th, 2012

Tasting Notes: An interesting cross between a full bodied and jammy Australian Shiraz with a more herbal, mineral and oaky Rhone Valley Syrah. Not the most pleasant of bedfellows but the wine does come together in the end with a fairly concentrated expression of the dually named variety. Tannins are fine and surprisingly mild yet the colour, a deep violet-ruby, remains as intense as ever. A pleasant wine to pair with BBQ beef or dark chocolate. Drink now-2013.
 - Liam Carrier ©copyright 2012 IconWines.ca