A New Zealand Unoaked Chardonnay

A New Zealand Unoaked Chardonnay: Wine Reviewed
Cooper’s Creek Unoaked Chardonnay 2008 13.5 % alcohol about $11

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials. “Tasting Note: This wine has obviously not had any oak ageing, but it certainly has had extended less contact because the wine features lovely buttery aromas. On top of that, there are also aromas of peach, apple and floral. Dry and fruity with a lively acidity to bring it all into balance. This long-finishing wine is an excellent partner for poached salmon or grilled chicken breasts with an herb run. (VINTAGES panel, June 2009)” And now for my review.


At the first sips this wine presented some butter and lemon. The initial meal centered on chicken hamburgers. The wine was lemony and slightly oily with a trace of butter. When paired with Basmati rice the Chardonnay was round and long. In response to cold cooked beets this wine had medium length with light citrus. I added lots of Louisiana hot sauce with chilies and lime to the meat. Chardy’s retort was light citrus and a taste of butter.

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