Dark Horse
Dark Horse Buttery Chardonnay
White wine
3.5
Expert Rating
3.6
Highly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Dark Horse Buttery Chardonnay is a rich and creamy wine produced by Dark Horse Winery, known for their innovative and bold approach to winemaking. The grapes for this wine are sourced from select vineyards in California, where the warm climate and well-draining soils allow for optimal ripening and flavor development. The winemaking process involves aging the wine in oak barrels, which imparts a smooth and buttery texture to the wine. This Chardonnay is full-bodied and luscious, with flavors of ripe tropical fruit, vanilla, and toasted oak.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
This Dark Horse Buttery Chardonnay is an opulent, full-bodied white wine with aromas of ripe peach, pineapple and toasted oak.Its palate is rich and creamy, boasting flavors of butterscotch, honey and toasted hazelnut. The finish is velvety and lingering, with a hint of vanilla for a luxuriously smooth finish.
EXPERT RATING
3.5
Profile
Sweetness:
Almost dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
No/Low
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
No tannin
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Chardonnay
ORIGINS
Winery: Dark Horse
Region: California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States, and is home to some of the world's most renowned wine regions. With its diverse topography, climate, and soil, California is a paradise for wine lovers.
The history of winemaking in California dates back to the 18th century, when Spanish missionaries planted the first vineyards in the state. Since then, California has become one of the world's leading wine producers, with over 4,000 wineries and more than 100 different grape varieties.CUSTOMER RATING
3.6
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