Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay 2016 Wine Review

Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay 2016

Monterey County, California, United States

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 4

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Price: $24.95

Drink: 2019-2023

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14.8%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine

Winery: Mer Soleil

Agent: Caymus Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 88/100

This Chardonnay made by Charlie Wagner of Napa Valley fame and was first produced in 2005. Mer Soleil Silver 2016 is a dry, full-bodied, unoaked Chardonnay from Monterey County. On the palate, tropical fruit and ripe orchard fruit come together with a soft citrus, crisp and clean finish. The opaque grey bottle is a nod to the stainless steel and cement tanks in which this wine is fermented and aged rather than oak barrels. Chill and enjoy now with grilled shrimp.

Chardonnay food pairings: spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, lobster with melted butter poached whitefish in white wine sauce.

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This Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay 2016 was reviewed on August 16, 2019 by Natalie MacLean

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Carolyn Hetke rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

If the name hadn't stated unoaked I may have assumed otherwise. This is a rich, full bodied Chardonnay with generous ripe fruit and a slightly textured palate. The ripe apple and creamy notes on the nose have spicy sandalwood highlights. The palate shows the same ripe fruit along with some underlying lemon. Nice balance and a long finish. Good value. Pair with grilled shrimp dishes. Tasted July 2019. www.thewineloverskitchen.com

Daniel O'Keefe rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Potent nose of candied tropical fruit, butter, pineapple, and papaya. Dry with mild texture and good mouthfeel. Rich and full bodied clocking in at 14.8% ABV. Touch of bitterness on the finish underlining the tropical fruit flavours. Enjoy with roast fowl and steamed shellfish.

Mer Soleil Silver 2016 is a full-bodied, dry and unoaked Chardonnay from California, Monterey County. Great acidity on this fresh Chard with almond, crunchy apple, some tropical fruit and citrus notes on the palate. Chill and enjoy now with grilled shellfish. This wine is made by Charlie Wagner of Napa Valley fame and was first produced in 2005. The opaque grey bottle is a nod to the stainless steel and cement tanks in which this wine is fermented and aged rather than oak barrels. - Community Wine Reviews

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Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay 2016 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 88/100

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