Community Reviews
There are 12 user submitted reviews for this wine.
Aimee Fowler rated this wine as
92/100 with the following review:
This is a fantastic resemblance of terroir and the effect it plays on the wine. An excellent balance of fruit, oak and acid this wine sings in the mouth. A kiss of oak allows the fruit to shine through, apple, pear and white peach, with hints of the oak flavours of vanilla and star anise. As the wine is unfiltered is sits heavier in the palate, but the acidity is still high making it a perfect complimentary food wine.
Heather Wall rated this wine as
92/100 with the following review:
Vintage after vintage Norman Hardie continues to craft amazing wines. Thks Chardonnay is no exception. Rich and creamy with a touch of earthiness. Familiar butter and toast,citrus, stony County minerality,apple, pear, tropical, banana peel. Layer upon layer unpeeled with each mouthful.
Acidity is balanced and refreshing. Medium+ body. Long length on a creamy finish.
Pair with lobster, crab, grilled scallops.
Potential to age 3-4 years with lots of fruit and good acidity.
Tasted: July 2014
Martha Kelly AIWS rated this wine as
89/100 with the following review:
This Chardonnay has complex layers of apple peach, mango, vanilla, toast, yogurt, cheese, and ginger flavours. The intense flavours linger on the palate and are balanced with refreshing acidity and a smooth mouth-feel.
Drink now, or cellar for 3 - 5 years to allow the flavours to integrate.
Enjoy on its own or pair with chicken or lobster.
Date tasted: June 2014.
Courtney Flood rated this wine as
90/100 with the following review:
This is a quality Ontario Chardonnay. The aromas are apple, citrus, tropical fruit and just a hint of butter and toast. The first sip was a range of sensations - mouthwatering, creamy, and slightly effervescent. The taste was pineapple, minerality, lemon, and a touch of lemon zest. it has weight but is in no way overpowering. Great pairing with roast chicken or pork.
Terry Jeans rated this wine as
91/100 with the following review:
Norman Hardy is really setting the bar high with this Chardonnay from Prince Edward County. The aromas are dominated by tropical fruit and citrus notes, with just the right amount of minerality and acidity. Perfect pairing with lighter summertime bbq fare, chicken or white fish. Very nice.
Douglas McMillan rated this wine as
89/100 with the following review:
Opens up into a nice aromas of pineapple and lemon. This is a very clean, smooth Chardonnay for those of us that generally avoid them. There's a light lemon finish that makes this a great wine with pan fried fish, or even a barbecued chicken with an herb rub.
Kristin Perrin rated this wine as
89/100 with the following review:
Peach / Butterscotch / Vanilla / Green Grapes / medium bodied with balanced acidity.
Your Italian-mother-in-law's simple roast chicken.
Chris Coughlin rated this wine as
90/100 with the following review:
Low to medium nose, however the palate will keep you coming back for more with its flavours of citrus, pear, floral and minerality notes. This is a must try at least once.
Craig Kuziemsky rated this wine as
92/100 with the following review:
A wonderful chardonnay with tropical fruit and citrus aromas with green apple, lime, apricot and mineral flavors.
Sean O'Regan rated this wine as
91/100 with the following review:
June 22, 2014: Pale yellow with expressive nose of County minerality/gunflint with ripe apple, pear and subtle oak spice notes. Medium bodied, creamy mouthfeel with great acidity carrying the apple, pear, apricot and mineral notes to a long finish. Great wine for fish and chicken with just a hint of seasoning to really let the wine shine. Consistently one of my favorite County producers.
Jane Staples rated this wine as
89/100 with the following review:
A lovely unoaked Chardonnay that shows off the fruit flavours beautifully.
Mild tropical pinneapple on the nose followed by grapefruit, butter, pineapple and touch of minerality on palate. Long fruit/mineral finish.
Matt Steeves rated this wine as
92/100 with the following review:
One of the finest Ontario Chardonnay's I've tasted. Mineral galore, this medium-full bodied Chard delivers a beautiful balance of minerality, tropical fruit, baked bread, spice, with a long fruit-minteral driven finish. Terrific on it's own or pair with a wide range of foods from seafood chowder to bbq'd pork or chicken.
In June 2014 this wine won the Great Canadian Wine Match - BBQ Edition, as the best Canadian wine to pair with grilled chicken. http://www.nataliemaclean.com/wine-canada-bbq-pairing/best-wine-chicken-pairing-winners/#top-6
Natalie's Review
Unfiltered Chardonnay 2012, Prince Edward County, Ontario V.Q.A., Canada: Liquid gorgeous! This stunner comes from a master winemaker who wines seem to get better every year, even though that doesn't seem possible. Full-bodied, layered, complex, like Meursault but at a fraction of the price. Get it while you can. Rich, yet balanced Chardonnay from one of the best producers in Prince Edward County. Layered and voluptuous with aromas of green apple and baked bread. Ideal for roasted chicken or a variety of other dishes. Drink: 2013-2018. 184432 12.50% D 750 mL $39.00 Score: 92/100. August 16, 2014 Top Rated White Wine. Remarkable Roast Chicken Wine Full Review
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