The first kosher wine we reviewed last week was a Yarden Cabernet Sauvignon from Golan Heights Winery and today we’re trying another wine from the same producer. This time it’s a Chardonnay produced with grapes from the northern Golan Heights.
To me, this is a well made Chardonnay. This has some of the butter and oak qualities for which Chardonnay is known. Some folks like that characteristic about Chardonnay and some don’t like Chardonnay because of it. But with this wine I would say that it’s there, but not overdone.
The color is golden and brilliant. It has a good complexity on the nose with pear, lime, mineral, straw and soft oak aromas. The palate brings a nice balance of crisp acidity and creamy butter. The flavors are a combination of yellow delicious apple, pear, lime and mineral. The finish is lingering and pleasant.
This is a great choice for a Passover wine, and it’s reasonably priced.
Wine: Yarden Galilee
Variety: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2006
Alcohol: 14.5%
Rating: 89
Price: $16.00