Tarara Winery

Charval

8.710 ratings
9.12 pro ratings
Loudoun County, Northern Region, Virginia, USA
Chardonnay Blend
Top Notes For
Michael Wangbickler CWE DipWSET

President Drink Local Wine Inc, Educator Discover Wine & Spirits Academy

9.3

Thank god Virginia is here. #wbc14 @dcswinecountry

Thank god Virginia is here. #wbc14 @dcswinecountry

1 person found it helpfulJul 12th, 2014
Allan Delmare

Marketing Director, Rappahannock Cellars

8.9

Very nice and clean.

Very nice and clean.

Aug 21st, 2015
Michelle M

I was surprisingly impressed by this solid showing from Virginia. Dry, medium-bodied white blend of Chard and Rkatsiteli rounded out with a bit of Sauv Blanc and Petit Manseng. Citrusy lemon zest and grapefruit take center stage with notes of gardenia, melon, and cedar on the nose with ripe apples showing up as the wine warms up a bit in my glass. On the palate more bright lemon and grapefruit in front of baked apples and oaky toast, and hints of rose water, almond oil, and ginger on a medium finish. With the strong citrus I figured this would be strictly drink-now; but with the clear oak notes and hints of bottle age I think it could actually cellar well for a few more years.

I was surprisingly impressed by this solid showing from Virginia. Dry, medium-bodied white blend of Chard and Rkatsiteli rounded out with a bit of Sauv Blanc and Petit Manseng. Citrusy lemon zest and grapefruit take center stage with notes of gardenia, melon, and cedar on the nose with ripe apples showing up as the wine warms up a bit in my glass. On the palate more bright lemon and grapefruit in front of baked apples and oaky toast, and hints of rose water, almond oil, and ginger on a medium finish. With the strong citrus I figured this would be strictly drink-now; but with the clear oak notes and hints of bottle age I think it could actually cellar well for a few more years.

Apr 4th, 2021
Chris Wurth

Generally not a red wine person but this was enjoyable. Little darker undertones and minimal oak tones. Would buy again.

Generally not a red wine person but this was enjoyable. Little darker undertones and minimal oak tones. Would buy again.

Nov 27th, 2014
Gregory Joiner

Golden color, pineapple smell, tart attack followed by a rounded yet muted mid pallette with a slight buttery finish.

Golden color, pineapple smell, tart attack followed by a rounded yet muted mid pallette with a slight buttery finish.

Oct 25th, 2014
Dean Rogers

Not really for us, a little sharp

Not really for us, a little sharp

Oct 18th, 2014
Wendy

Wendy had this 9 years ago

Wendy had this 9 years ago

Sep 5th, 2015
Steve Escobar

Steve had this 9 years ago

Steve had this 9 years ago

Aug 15th, 2015
Allison Knoph

Allison had this 9 years ago

Allison had this 9 years ago

Jun 19th, 2015
Chris Salazar

Chris had this 10 years ago

Chris had this 10 years ago

Nov 14th, 2014