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Cave Spring Estate Chardonnay Musqué 2020 Wine Review

Cave Spring Estate Chardonnay Musqué 2020

Cave Spring Estate Chardonnay Musqué 2020

Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada

Community Score:90/100

Community Reviews: 3

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Price: $19.95

Drink: 2022-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: Cave Spring

Agent: Cave Spring Cellars Ltd.,

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Cave Spring Vineyard 2020 Chardonnay Musqué is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from a single block in Cave Spring Vineyards on the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region. Dry, medium-bodied and fragrant with white florals, golden apple, tropical fruit, almond and vanilla aromas, fresh and bright on the palate with white florals, ripe stone fruit, apple, bright citrus, tropical fruit and subtle vanilla flavours elegant on the palate. The wine was fermented in stainless steel tank and is unoaked. Chill and enjoy with a seafood chowder or salads.

Chardonnay Musqué food pairings: pan-fried tempura shellfish, crab cakes, pan-fried cod.

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This Cave Spring Estate Chardonnay Musqué 2020 was reviewed on September 24, 2022 by Natalie MacLean

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Trent Mayers rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Chardonnay Musqué is a clone, which exhibits unique floral aromas not found in other Chardonnays, that is doing very well in Niagara. This one is unoaked and fermented in stainless steel to preserve the freshness and aromatics of the grape. In addition to the florals, you'll find ripe sweet apple, juicy lemon, and pear built on a solid backbone of minerals. Attractively dry, this excellent wine will make your shrimp, scallops, grilled chicken, or even summer salads delightful.
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Cave Spring Vineyard 2020 Chardonnay Musqué is produced from sustainably-grown grapes from a single block in Cave Spring Vineyards in the Beamsville Bench, Niagara Escarpment wine region. Chardonnay Musqué is a clone with floral aromas not normally found in Chardonnays. As well, this wine is unoaked and fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the freshness and aromatics of the grape. Fragrant with summer florals on the nose with ripe apple, pear, Meyer lemon, honeyed melon and mineral aromas and flavours on the palate. Chill and enjoy with seafood salads and grilled chicken dishes. - Community Wine Reviews

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