Winemaker Notes
A complex amalgam of nougat and almond takes your notice before a wave of white fruits steeped in a creamy vanilla sauce fills the nostrils. A wonderfully harmonious, supple, and lithe palate with everything in place - ready for a long and exciting journey of the senses, mainly if you give this wine plenty of time in the bottle.
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Wine Enthusiast
A rich gold hue, Bass's Estate Chard shows a quiet power. It commences with gentle aromas of lemon, melon rind, and toast, with a little seashell reduction. The palate is beautifully textured—satiny and mouthfilling—with a cream-and-toast underbelly. Currently on the shy side, this could age for a decade or more but would make for elegant food pairing now.
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