Havens Reserve Oakville Chardonnay 2013, Oakville, Napa Valley
NRCritic Reviews (1)
This is a barrel-driven, parlous toasted Oakville Chardonnay made of ultra-rich fruit and more barrel, in spice and...
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Community Reviews (1)
A bombastic Chard, & not for the faint at heart
Description: Old gold in colour with an intense nose. This wine features lots of oak, ripe mango and pineapple, candy caramel covered apple (reminds me of the EX – Canadian Exhibition), crème brûlée and a touch of Grand Marnier soufflé. Full body average to good acidity and a fairly long length with the alcohol, a whopping 15.1%, is well integrated.
Negatives: More bark than bite.
Interesting Note: So the professional in me knows that this wine is lacking in the execution, but I am still intrinsically drawn to the flavour profile, especially with the food pairing.
Drink now or in the next 10 years (the fruit may come to the fore front) on its own or pair it with Snow Crab.
Tasted: 14 Dec 2015
Score: 8.5/10, Value: 8.5/10 Total: 17/20
Out of 5 stars, I rated this wine: 3.5
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