Today I am tasting the 2009 Cono Sur Chardonnay from the Valle Central in Chile. This 100% Chardonnay varietal comes from the Vina Cono Sur, one of my favorite vineyards that I have discussed in detail before. This bottle was a CarbonNeutral delivery. It is un-oaked and was available for under $9.
Color
In the glass it shows a light golden color.
Aroma
Beautiful fruit on the nose. There is a lot of pear and grapefruit. I also get some peach. Very nice fruit.
Flavor
The mouth-feel is not as heavy and creamy as a lot of oak treated Chardonnay wines. So it is very crisp in comparison and will pair with a lot lighter foods. On the attack there is great fruit. The peach and pear shows up immediately. In the mid-palate, the grapefruit makes an appearance and at the finish some good acidity is combined with pineapple. It is a wonderful tropical fruit journey for the palate.This has to be one of the most food friendly Chardonnays I have had in a long time. It will pair very well with seafood.
Rating
I highly recommend trying this Chardonnay. It is worth trying just to see what a un-oaked Chardonnay can offer. I rate it 95 points.
I would love to hear what you think of it. Please leave your opinion in the comments.
