A Canadian Unoaked Chardonnay

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Wine Reviewed
Pillitteri Unoaked Chardonnay VQA Niagara Peninsula 2010 12.5 % alcohol about $10

Let’s start with the marketing materials “Tasting Note : Pale straw color with aromas of pineapple and pear. Fresh citrus fruit on the palate, medium-bodied with crisp acidity on the finish. Serving Suggestion : Seared tuna, sea bass with fresh herbs and lemon butter, grilled salmon, grilled chicken with a fruit chutney. “ And now for my review.
At the first sips this wine offered pleasant acidity with a light citrus taste but was fairly short. Japanese rice crackers sharpened its acidity. My initial meal centered on a paprika dusted barbecued chicken leg. The Chardonnay responded with oak and oranges, accompanied by pleasant acidity. When it met brown rice garnished with wild rice, the drink’s acidity stepped up but its fruit declined. The side salad of cucumber, tomato, broccoli sprouts, red onion, red peppers, cilantro, and pecans rendered our Canadian friend short yet refreshing. But upon pairing with fresh pineapple it became lightly syrupy and not much else.

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