Reif Estate Winery The Empress Chardonnay 2011

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Jane Staples rated this wine as 84/100 with the following review:

Light straw yellow with pear and citrus aromatics and a definite waft of smoke. More pronounced smoke on palate with mild white tree fruit and slight vanilla. Medium-bodied with short smokey finish. Serve well-chilled.

Monique Sosa rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Pretty floral on the nose in addition to tons of tropical fruit notes: pineapple, mango, banana and melon. Ripe fruit salad, lime zest and minerality on the palate. Pretty good (acceptable) acidity, light body and short finish. Pair with Paella! I did and it worked out fantastically!

Natalie's Review

Reif Estate Winery The Empress Chardonnay 2011, Niagara River, Ontario, Canada: Clean, crisp and refreshing with lovely aromas and flavours of green apple and white peach. Amazingly great price for this quality. Very versatile with food. Drink: 2013-2017. 346791 13% XD 750 mL $13.95 Score: 87/100. September 12, 2013 Full Review

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