Name: Provenance Vineyards Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Country: United States
Year: 2016
Price: $30
Winery Review: Chewy chardonnay, oaky and chewy on the palate, but cut just so with notes of lemon and grapefruit. Buttery vanilla notes endure well into the finish, however, leaving a somewhat cloying aftertaste that’s hard to shake.[1]
Wine Folly: One of the world’s most popular grapes, Chardonnay is made in a wide range of styles from sparkling Blanc de Blancs to rich, creamy white wines aged in oak. Chardonnay pairs best with subtle spices and flavors. For example, try matching it with creamy, buttery flavors and soft textures. Lobster is a winning match [2].
My Review: This Provenance chardonnay was floral and sweet with prominent citrus flavors such as lemon or orange zest. The lighter flavors were well balanced by a slight acidic bitterness and a hint of soft woody complexity. The wine was overall a pleasant experience however I did experience a slight tingly / burning sensation on first taste that I can't discern if was from some kind of spice or just a once off poor reaction on my part.
Citations:
[1] C. Null. "Review: Wines of Provenance, 2016 Vintage." drinkhacker.com. [Online]. Available: https://www.drinkhacker.com/2019/09/02/review-wines-of-provenance-2016-vintage/ [Accessed: Jan 29, 2023].
[2] M. Puckette and J. Hammack, Wine folly: The Essential Guide to Wine. New York: Avery, 2015.
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