Beringer Chardonnay
Napa Valley Private Reserve 2012 (WS93, US$28.99)
I found this white wine as I was shopping in
the Aurora Village Costco near Seattle.
How could I pass up a 93 point Napa
chardonnay that is in the reserve class for under $30? Of course I cannot wait
to open it once I got home. This is a typical full body Californian chardonnay.
The nose was not too impressive to start but the taste was wonderful. There was
definitely a lot of fruits, namely pineapple and pears. It was very smooth on
the palate and had the creamy buttery feel. The finish was long. It would go
well with some fresh Sockeye salmon. I wish it is available in B. C. but
unfortunately it is not imported. The LDB system only has the entry level Stone
Cellars and Founders Estate series. If this wine is to be imported, it will
probably sell for $50. So if you have a chance to drive to the States, drop by
one of the Costco stores and bring a few back.
