Villa Maria 2004 Private Bin Chardonnay, New Zealand
The first thing that hits you is the gorgeous bright lemon yellow colour. It’s really a spectacular colour, so break out your white tablecloth for the full effect. I tasted some cantaloupe and citrus up front. It has a creamy mouthfeel, and a cooked apple finish. There's generous oak here, but it is balanced with nice acidity, and so it stays fresh. I had it with roasted tomatoes in pesto sauce with chevre and parmesan, and it stood up well. It was also good with a snack of toasted almonds. A fine buy at $18, unless you're scared of oak. Check for stock at your neighbourhood BC Liquor Store http://www.bcliquorstores.com/en/products/549972. Thanks to Jon and Sean for bringing it over.
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