Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2013 Wine Review

Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2013

Okanagan Valley, BC, Canada

Community Score:89/100

Community Reviews: 8

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Price: $21.95

Drink: 2014-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine

Winery: Mission Hill

Agent: Mark Anthony Wine & Spirits

Natalie's Score: 89/100

Robust and round with toasty oak and golden apple aromas and flavours. Nicely balanced. Pair with roast chicken or turkey.

This Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2013 was reviewed on November 15, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

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LCBO
545004
$21.95
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BCLDB
18812
$17.17
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SAQ
11092078
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ANBL
1054
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Reviews and Ratings

Astrid Young - Sommelier ISG CAPS rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

appealing floarl aromas, honeysuckle and subtle flinty note. nicely textured, well balanced on the mid palate with some creamy notes, lemond curd and sprightly acidity, lingering butter pastry on the finish.

Martha Kelly AIWS - CS rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Elegant ripe pear and apple flavours, gentle vanilla, spice and toast, with a hint of citrus and cream linger on the palate in this mouth-watering Chardonnay.
Pair with lobster, goat's cheese, and fish dishes.
Drink now or cellar until 2018.
Date tasted: November 2014.

Jessica DiFruscia rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Light and buttery with a citrus finish

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

Brilliant Pale lemon, this is a great Reserve Chardonnay by Mission Hill. Declared at 13.5% and from Okanagan Valley VQA. This wine offers brilliant aromatics of ripe pineapple, mango, ripe banana, butterscotch and a hint of ginger root and clove. This well-balanced wine is medium plus bodied, medium plus acidity, vibrant topical fruit, off-dry and ready to enjoy. This wine is drinking well now. Tasted Jan 2016.

Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Light and delicate, aromas of citrus, vanilla, and tropical fruit with a soft buttery undertone. Medium bodied, flavours of citrus and oak, and a bit of apple on the palate. Longer finish. Would love this with halibut or other fish dishes.

Mary Anne van Gaal rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

This medium bodied Chardonnay hails from Canada's Okanagan Valley. With aromas of peach and jasmine, this wine delights the nose. Flavours of coconut, pineapple, lemon and peach awaken the palate. Medium acidity. This would be nice with roast poultry.

Community Reviewer reviewed this wine as follows:

Tropical pineapple, mango and caramel mingle on the palate with hints of jasmine and hazelnut. Rich and refreshing, the wine is balanced with crisp lemon flavoured acidity and has a clean, mouthwatering finish. The Reserve Chardonnay has been partially barrel fermented and aged sur lie in American and French oak for seven months.

Source: NB Liquor Stores

Community Reviewer reviewed this wine as follows:

L’ananas tropical, la mangue et le caramel s’unissent sur le palais avec des touches de jasmin et de noisette. Riche et rafraîchissant, le vin est équilibré avec une acidité aromatisée de citron vif avec un fini rassasiant. Le Reserve Chardonna

Source: NB Magasin d'Alcool

Pineapple, peach and coconut mingle on the palate with hints of orange, jasmine, and hazelnuts. Rich and refreshing, the tropical notes are balanced by crisp acidity and flavours of lemon, lime and tangerine. The Reserve Chardonnay has been partially barrel fermented and aged sur lie in American oak for eight months.

Source: Agent (Mark Anthony Brands)

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Mission Hill Family Estate Reserve Chardonnay 2013 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 89/100

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