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The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay 2013 Wine Review

The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay 2013

The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay 2013

Central Coast California, United States

Community Score:86/100

Community Reviews: 13

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Price: $16.95

Drink: 2013-2016

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13%

Sweetness: Dry

Wine Type: White Wine


Winery: The Dreaming Tree

Agent: Arterra Wines Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 88/100

Fleshy ripe peaches and pears on the nose and palate wrapped in toasty oak. Full-bodied, juicy and very pleasant. Pair with veal chops.

This The Dreaming Tree Chardonnay 2013 was reviewed on September 27, 2014 by Natalie MacLean

More Vintages: 2010 

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Matt Steeves - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

A winery perhaps best known because of its legendary owner, Dave Matthews from the Dave Matthews Band, but becoming increasingly well known for the delicious value priced wines they produce and their focus on sustainable, eco-friendly, wine production. Recently in Ontario, Dreaming Tree teamed up with Trees Canada to plant new groves in areas where the Emerald Ash Borer has devastated urban forests…and Dreaming Tree Winery is donating proceeds of every bottle of Dreaming Tree Wines to Trees Canada. So basically, drinking this wine is helping the environment! Win-win-wine!

Baked apples, orchard fruit, vanilla, and toasty oak on the nose and palate. Medium-full bodied, this is a great wine to enjoy with creamy autumn soups, game birds, Baja fish tacos, buttered popcorn, or simply enjoy chilled on a patio. Tasted August 2015. 88 points. Matt Steeves - www.quercusvino.ca
Terry Jeans - Certified S rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Nice toasty oak nose with peach and vanilla aromas. A creamy mouth feel with the long oaky aftertaste. Light bodied and easy to drink.
Craig Kuziemsky rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Pear, peach and honeydew aromas. Apple, melon and vanilla flavors.
Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 87/100 with the following review:

Warm citrus and pear notes along with buttered toast and oak on the nose. Similar flavours on the palate and nice acid to cut the butteryness. Vanilla on the finish.
Valérie Dufour - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 86/100 with the following review:

Typical Chardonnay nose with honeydew and vanilla aromas. Not too flamboyant.
Easy to drink. The fruit is there but not overwhelming. Low acidity.
Pleasant and simple wine.
Olivier de Maisonneuve rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

Medium aromatic nose of butterscotch and smoked ham.Very supple,almost sweet mouthfeel, with aromas of popcorn and fruit compote. With shepperd pie?
Kristin Perrin rated this wine as 83/100 with the following review:

Sweet honeydew melon on the nose
Baked apples, nutty
Fresh acidity, creamy texture
Medium bodied, medium appley finish
Community Reviewer reviewed this wine as follows:

The fruit jumps out of the glass and reminds you of roasted pear or baked apple pie. Big fruit and brown spices that are backed by a distinct Central Coast citrus note. The entry coats your mouth with these great flavors. Easy to enjoy, this wine will bring the coastal wine adventure right to your home

Source: NB Liquor Stores
Community Reviewer reviewed this wine as follows:

Les fruits sautent hors du verre et évoquent les poires rôties et la tarte aux pommes cuite. Les gros fruits et épices brunes sont appuyés par une note d’agrumes centrale distincte. L’entrée enduit votre bouche avec ces excellentes saveurs. Fac

Source: NB Magasin d'Alcool

4 Members would buy this wine again

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