Wine Tasting 3 - Bay Bridge Vineyards Chardonnay

 

Name: Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Central Valley, California

Country: United States
Vintage Year: Not listed: Non-vintage, therefore it is a blend of vintages
Price: $3.99

Shop Review: As noted on Vivino’s website, “The first taste was tartness, almost like a lemon. It was very crisp and citrus-like, almost like a grapefruit. Overall, a very mellow fruit flavor.” People find that this wine to be bold, with oaky notes (butter, oak, and vanilla), tree fruit notes (apple, pear, and melon), as well as hints of yeasty notes (cream, cheese, and vanilla). Community reviews mention that it is a strong butter with a touch of fruit finish, that couldn’t be drank straight, with others mentioning it has strange banana notes.

Wine Folly Text: “Chardonnay is one of the world’s most popular grapes. It is made in a wide range of styles from sparkling Blanc de Blancs to ich, creamy white wines in aged oak. Specific flavors include yellow apple, starfruit, pineapple, vanilla, and butter. Primary aromas include oak, red fruit, tropical fruit, tree fruit/melon, citrus, and flowers.” [pgs.96-97]

Additionally, this Chardonnay comes from Central Valley, an inland valley of California. “Chardonnay takes up the largest vineyard area in the Central Coast, most of which is average quality. Wines are often made in a rich, oaked style. This is a full-body white, with flavors including mango, lemon curd, white blossom, toasted almond, and crème brulee.” [pg. 294]

My Review: 🍷(out of 5)

This was definitely a cheap wine that is not very good, something you should serve when you can't taste it anymore... It came out of the bottle looking like a light, watery yellow. From smell it seemed to be tart with citrus notes. The wine tasted very tart, and the flavor was very plain. The moment it hit my tongue it tasted very bitter due to its' acidity. This was my first wine that left a strong yeasty taste that lasted long after finishing the drink.