Trump Winery
Monticello Estate Bottled Chardonnay
Monticello, Central Region, Virginia, USA
Perplexing. Up front it seems to promise things that defy logic, and then just runs amok. Given the vineyard location you'd swear there was the propensity for middle eastern spices, but suddenly theres none to be found. Has an odor of cheesy snack food, Doritos? No.... Something else that escapes me. Odd eastern European oily finish. My significant other found it incredibly grippy, yanking her in all sorts of inappropriate places. Weird.
Bottled in .375 format so it makes your hands look larger.
Perplexing. Up front it seems to promise things that defy logic, and then just runs amok. Given the vineyard location you'd swear there was the propensity for middle eastern spices, but suddenly theres none to be found. Has an odor of cheesy snack food, Doritos? No.... Something else that escapes me. Odd eastern European oily finish. My significant other found it incredibly grippy, yanking her in all sorts of inappropriate places. Weird.
Bottled in .375 format so it makes your hands look larger.
I'm not quite an ABC (All But Chardonnay) gal, but I have become particular about still chardonnay. Thankfully, this chardonnay is my style: stainless steel fermentation, no malolactic fermentation, a bit of sur lie treatment, and 90% stainless steel, 10% oak aging. This wine is almost clear in the glass with yellow edges. It's fruit forward, yet round, with bright citrus and tree fruit aromas and flavors, a hint of spice, and lively acidity. It's a steal at $16.00. (sample)
I'm not quite an ABC (All But Chardonnay) gal, but I have become particular about still chardonnay. Thankfully, this chardonnay is my style: stainless steel fermentation, no malolactic fermentation, a bit of sur lie treatment, and 90% stainless steel, 10% oak aging. This wine is almost clear in the glass with yellow edges. It's fruit forward, yet round, with bright citrus and tree fruit aromas and flavors, a hint of spice, and lively acidity. It's a steal at $16.00. (sample)
Dec 30th, 2015
Light straw yellow with aromas of white flesh fruits and citrus. On the palate, pear and apple flavors, a bit crisp, with lemon and vanilla notes. Bright acidity finishing with a touch creamy on a medium finish.
Light straw yellow with aromas of white flesh fruits and citrus. On the palate, pear and apple flavors, a bit crisp, with lemon and vanilla notes. Bright acidity finishing with a touch creamy on a medium finish.
Jul 21st, 2016Peach, orange peal, butter at first, opens to more fruit centered and loses the oakyness
Peach, orange peal, butter at first, opens to more fruit centered and loses the oakyness
Aug 31st, 2017
Not a big fan, but not a surprising result. Many better options at this price point.
Not a big fan, but not a surprising result. Many better options at this price point.
Dec 4th, 2016
V14. Different, nice. Butterscotch bouquet. Tropical fruit, pear with a slice of Meyer lime. Creamy , but a slight effervescent finish.
V14. Different, nice. Butterscotch bouquet. Tropical fruit, pear with a slice of Meyer lime. Creamy , but a slight effervescent finish.
Feb 16th, 2016
Different type of Chardonnay grown in Virginia and in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. Gives it a unique taste.
Different type of Chardonnay grown in Virginia and in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. Gives it a unique taste.
Sep 13th, 2015
Dry but with an almost bubbly texture
Dry but with an almost bubbly texture
Sep 6th, 2015