Smoking Loon Rich Buttery Chardonnay 2022 750ml

5 stars (93/100) Wine Orbit - Butter, Oak, Pastry

Rich, creamy and generously flavoured, Smoking Loon Chardonnay  delivers an approachable California expression filled with ripe fruit, toasted oak and buttery complexity.

Refreshing aromas of green pear and pineapple are layered with warm lemon cookies and toasted walnut. The medium-bodied palate offers ripe apple, juicy pineapple and tropical fruit, balanced by fresh acidity and a smooth, creamy texture. Delicate notes of vanilla, butter and spiced French oak carry through to a satisfying, well-balanced finish.

Fruit-forward and easy to enjoy, this crowd-pleasing Chardonnay is an excellent choice for casual dinners, entertaining or relaxing with a glass on its own.

Tasting Notes

• Appearance: Bright golden yellow

• Nose: Green pear, pineapple, lemon cookies and toasted walnut

• Palate: Ripe apple, tropical fruit, vanilla and buttery oak

• Body: Medium-bodied with a smooth, creamy texture

• Finish: Balanced and lingering with pineapple and spiced French oak

• Producer: Smoking Loon

• Region: California, United States

• Grape Variety: Chardonnay

• Bottle Size: 750ml

• Closure: Screw cap

Serve lightly chilled. An excellent match for roast chicken, grilled seafood, creamy pasta, vegetarian pizza and soft cheeses.