Coopers Creek Unoaked Chardonnay

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2001 Coopers Creek, Gisborne, Unoaked Chardonnay ($8.49 Chambers Street). This is a sale price. Bought a box for the party season, and it has been a huge success. Last night (inbetween parties) we popped one solo with Sauteed Chicken Breast in Almond Cream Sauce (http://38.118.142.245/ubb2/Forum19/HTML/000076.html).

It gives you a golden yellow eye. Have never seen this on a chard that wasn't oak laden. Grapes were not overripe either as alcohol was moderate ($12.5%). Maybe it was the clone they used. Anyhow, a ton of fruit including apples and pears greet the nose and tongue tip. Intense tropical fruit, and a hint of Kiwi dirt, add to the complexity across the palate. The finish lingers.

Highly recommend this baby, particulaly for events such as holiday parties, wedding receptions, summer tent events, etc. It's a winner.