Barren Ridge
Variety of grape: Chardonnay
Country of origin: USA
Region of origin: Shenandoah Valley
Vintage year: 2020
Price: Gifted to me. estimated price $25
Shop/wine critic/winery review of the wine: "Loral and buttery nose. Body is buttery with a little lemon. I would not have guessed his was a VA Chard - done in a very CA style." From a wine critic with over 14,232 reviews Vivino.
Reference from Wine Folly text: The reference I found from the book from page 96 on Chardonnay include, tree fruit and melon as well as citrus. It mentioned Santa Barbara, CA which has riper grapes with fruit flavors which makes sense why I was getting the pear and apple flavors.
My personal review of the wine: I really thought this wine was unique and had a bitter first taste. While drinking it had a smooth texture which tasted like lemon, apple and pear had some citrus flavors and notes. The smell had very zesty and citrusy scents and very bold aromas like apple. On first sip it didn't have any taste but then as you drank a couple more sips you could taste the flavors coming through. I don't think I would get this bottle personally but it was nice to try as a gift. It was very interesting to see how not only it was tree fruit and melon as well as citrus and a bit of lime peel. Although chardonnay is one of my favorites this wine I would more than likely go for a buttery chardonnay over a citrusy one.
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