The wine is pale in color with a mild nose. On the mid pallet this wine is a smack on varietal California style chard. Some lovely vanilla, some caramel, some nice apple, and some oak coming through. On the medium length finish the wine is very well done with the taste lingering nicely. This is a very food friendly middle of the road chard. Not too buttery, not too creamy, just right for enjoying with food. We paired it with pan seared Ahi tuna with a peppercorn crust and it went ok. I think a Dry Riesling or a Sauv Blanc would have gone better. This is the first time we have done Ahi tuna so I went to Natalie’s food and wine pairing for guidance. I would give this wine a solid 90 and would buy it again. Yumm …
From the LCBO site:
BERINGER FOUNDERS ESTATE CHARDONNAY LCBO 534230 | 750 mL bottle Price: $ 18.95
Wine, White Wine 13.5% Alcohol/Vol.
Sugar Content : 1
Made in: , USA By: Beringer Vineyards
Tasting Note
Bright gold colour; spicy, toasty vanilla and tropical notes on the nose; full-bodied on the palate with forward apple citrus fruit and vanilla notes; well-balanced with a long finish.
Serving Suggestion
Roast pork loin, grilled salmon, roasted poultry, or cornish hen stuffed with wild rice.
