Name: Arnold Palmer
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: California
Country: United States
Year: 2011
Price: $7.95
Winery Review: "A vibrant Chardonnay from vineyards in cooler climates of California. Chardonnay is well known for its characteristic fresh apple fruit aromas and rounded, rich flavors. Weather during the 2011 harvest provided ideal growing conditions of lush, yet perfectly balanced fruit."
My Review: The Arnold Palmer was a softer yellow instead of a lime green like the previous El Sierro was. The aromas were pleasant and had fruity green apple- nothing deviant from classic Chardonnay nose. It was not nearly as pleasant on the palate than on the nose, and I definitely did not enjoy this white. It was tart, grippy and had a bizarre mixture of pear skins and butter, which might have worked if not for the overpowering butter. If it was toned down, the creamy notions of butter would have been good. The pear acidity did not complement this butter cream taste. I did not pair this with food, but I probably would not try this wine again.
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