Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay 2019 Wine Review

Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay 2019

Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey County, California, United States

Community Score:88/100

Community Reviews: 9

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Price: $21.95

Drink: 2022-2024

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 14%

Sweetness: Extra Dry

Wine Type: White Wine

Winery: Mer Soleil

Agent: Caymus Canada Inc.

Natalie's Score: 90/100

Mer Soleil Silver 2019 Chardonnay is an unoaked, mouth-watering, medium-bodied Chard, dry and zesty with lemon peel, ripe yellow apple, ripe stone-fruit, passionfruit and briny mineral flavours on the palate. Grapes for the 2018 vintage were sourced from California’s Santa Lucia Highlands. Chill and enjoy with BBQ chicken.

Chardonnay food pairings: spinach and pepper jack stuffed chicken, beef bourguignon, pasta with tomato sauce, pork tenderloin, lobster with melted butter.

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This Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay 2019 was reviewed on April 29, 2022 by Natalie MacLean

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Reviews and Ratings

Craig Haynes - WSET3 FWS SWS IWS rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Stunning aromas reminiscent of citrus, yellow pears, ripe tropical fruit, micro doses of floral and minerality team up nicely with this unoaked Chardonnay’s modest citrusy and stone fruit flavours. From California’s Monterey AVA, this food friendly experience is capped off with lingering, right sized acidity and a flavourful finish.

I’d serve this extra dry, medium bodied chard with comfort pastas as well as roasted chicken fare. Enjoy

Reviewed March 2022

Christian Marcoux rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Mer Soleil Silver 2019, an unoaked Chardonnay from Monterey County, California, offers aromas of yellow apple, mango, citrus blossom, crushed gravel, baking spice and almond. Its full body, agreeable round finish and balanced acidity offer great pairing potential. Palate: yellow apple, starfruit, citrus blossom, saline, spice and pie crust. Enjoy.

Lori Kilmartin WSET3 - WSET3 Sommelier rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

For an unoaked Chardonnay this white from the California Santa Lucia Highlands still presents with a creamy mouthfeel - leading me to believe there has been some malolactic fermentation. No oak flavours here - true tropical flavours and aromas shine through. Medum/Full body with low/medium acidity. Alcohol rings in at 14.3% which is fairly substantial for an unoaked Chardonnay.
This would be a great food wine - seafoods with some creamy sauces come to mind. Tasted March 22/2022 @MerSoleilWines @CalifWines_CA @CalifWines_US @tasteusa_ca #californiawine

Jennifer Havers - WSET Level 3 rated this wine as 89/100 with the following review:

Fresh and bold unoaked Chardonnay with lots of body and flavours. Aromas of pineapple, pear, hints of banana, along with buttery macadamia nut and a touch of honey. Full bodied on the palate, creamy but a clean texture, with fresh, sun-ripened tropical flavours, rich golden pears, and a smooth honey butter finish. Enjoy with creamy pastas or roasted chicken.

Pamela Chiles rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Subtle lemon and golden delicious apple, wet stone nose - a bit closed, but palate opens up with a repeat of the nose and a very smooth/creamy (full malo?) almost oily mouthfeel. Most people will be familiar with the unctuous, oaky original Mer Soleil, but this is the more price-sensible, completely unoaked cousin. Try it with grilled haloumi and pesto!
Tasted March 2022

Lynn van der Linde - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

A fresh and lively unoaked California Chardonnay from Mer Soleil winery.
Aromas of apples, starfruit, and freshly cut herbs transform into a lemon-lime flavour finish.
Pair with creamy pasta dishes or mango salad.
Tasted March 2022.

Melanie Lloyd - Certified Sommelier rated this wine as 88/100 with the following review:

Unoaked, this Californian Chardonnay offers aromas of bruised yellow apple, pear, starfruit, banana chips, floral notes, butter, and hints of brine.

Full-bodied and dry on the palate with medium acidity, a pleasant mouthfeel, and notes of lemon and baked apple, with a subtle nutty undertone.

Pair with chicken alfredo, salmon or roasted pork.

Tasted April 2022

From Monterey County wine region, Mer Soleil Silver 2019 Chardonnay is an unoaked, mouth-watering, medium-bodied Chablis-style Chardonnay with vibrant lemon, crisp apple, pineapple and guava flavours finishing long and juicy on the palate. Chill and enjoy with roast turkey. - Community Wine Reviews

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Mer Soleil Silver Unoaked Chardonnay 2019 Wine Review

Natalie's Score: 90/100

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