Name: Haras Chardonnay
Variety:
Chardonnay
Region:
Maipo Valley
Country:
Chile
Year:
2012
Price:
$8.99
Winery Review: “The
Haras estate in Chile unites the twin passions of the Matte family: thoroughbred
horses and fine wine. Located in the foothills of the Andes, the estate is home
to South America’s top thoroughbred breeding farm and some of the best
vineyards in Chile. The winery itself is built in a unique horseshoe shape, and
its vineyards are managed with sustainable practices. The vibrant Chardonnay
offers distinct aromas of white peach and citrus, pleasantly balanced with a
creamy texture.”
Personal Review:
This chardonnay was oaked, so I was excited to compare it to the previous wine,
an un-oaked California Simply Naked chardonnay. It smelled like a lot of
different fruits, but mainly apples and peaches. This wine tasted like peaches!
It was delightful! I thought this wine was also slightly carbonated with a
bubbly texture to it. Tasting this wine helped me to understand what an “oaky”
flavor tastes like. I was not expecting to like the oak taste, but I liked this
wine better than the Simply Naked chardonnay! I also drank this wine with the
herb encrusted pork tenderloin and it was my favorite wine paired with the
pork! I really enjoyed this wine and am definitely going to be on the lookout
for it again!
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