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Sandhill Chardonnay 2020

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There are 6 user submitted reviews for this wine.

Colin McKone rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Medium straw in colour with aromas of green apple, lemon, minerality and honeysuckle. It is medium bodied with medium acidity and flavours of fresh green apple , lemon and saline, minerality. This will pair well with roasted poultry and seafood. Tasted on February 2, 2022.
L.J. Palmer WSET 3 rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Pronounced aromas of tropical fruit including pineapple, passion fruit, melon, dried mango along with lemon curd, vanilla, and mineral and buttery notes. The wine is dry, medium bodied, and a mellower acidity (possibly from malolactic fermentation). The palate features minerality, pear, spice and citrus pith. Very pleasant with cheese fondue; mix of Emmental and Gruyere.
Jennifer Havers rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Chardonnay is my go-to white wine for colder weather and this is such a great option. This is a lovely and well priced Chardonnay, with aromas of pear, apple and honey with a touch of vanilla and a light hint of oak spice. Medium bodied with medium acidity, with lovely orchard fruit on the palate as well as some refreshing citrus, and just a touch of honey. There is also a hint of salinity and some warm spicy hints on the finish. Enjoy with a classic roasted chicken dinner, or any white fish.
Melanie Lloyd rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Subtle peach and red apple notes with saline minerality, lemon, grilled pineapple, caramel, delicate floral notes and hints of oak.

Medium bodied and dry on the palate with fresh acidity and notes of green apple, lemon, saline, and a touch hazelnut. The wine warms the soul on a chilly day and the flavours linger.

Pair with: grilled pork chops, or salmon grilled on a cedar plank.

Tasted December 2021
Craig Haynes rated this wine as 90/100 with the following review:

The 2020 Sandhill Chardonnay is lightly oaked, delicious and loaded with pronounced, pretty aromas. Its enticing aromas evoke just-pulled-from-the-tree pears and citrus fruits layered over floral blooms, honey dew melon and saline minerality. From Canada’s Okanagan Valley appellation, this wine feels medium bodied, gently textured and dry with modest, palate pleasing acidity plus a short finish. Its performance continues with flavours that reveal some oak spice and echo the aromas, so there is some nice symmetry on display here. Fetch yourself a glass and pour this wine in it.

Reviewed December 3, 2021
Christian Marcoux rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Sandhill Chardonnay 2020 is a seductive and savory wine, that shows aromas of yellow apple, apricot, lime peel, salt, butter and toffee. A medium-bodied wine that has much to offer with every sip, exposing binding acidity and a short finish. Palate: pineapple, green apple, lemon, saline, chalk and crushed gravel. Enjoy.




Natalie's Review

Sandhill Chardonnay 2020, Okanagan Valley, British Columbia, BC V.Q.A., Canada Natalie has not yet reviewed this wine. It's listed here for your convenience so that you can find it easily in your local liquor store. Drink: 2021-2024. 157982 12.90% XD 750 mL  $19.49. December 16, 2021 Charming Grilled Chicken Wine  Full Review

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