Rosemont Estate, Show Reserve Chardonnay, 2003

From the bottle, Rosemont Estate’s Show Reserve Chardonnay is made from grapes harvested from preferred blocks in Hunter Valley, Australia and aged in French and American oak barrels for 11 months; it is 13.5% alcohol by volume.

Where did I find it: Purchased at Albertson’s.

What did I pair it with: N/A

Appearance: Pale golden in color, with no legs to speak of.

Smell: Apple and pear

Taste: Crisp apple opens up the palette, followed by slightly lingering citrus notes, ending with a simple oak finish.

Price: $8
Quality rating: 84/100
Value rating: 48.18/60

Takeaway: This chardonnay is somewhat simple, but is still quite refreshing on a hot summer evening. At $8, it is of comparable quality to the previously reviewed Callaghan Ann’s Cuvee, making it a pretty good deal. Better chardonnays exist at this price-point, but not too many. Drink up.