Wine Tasting: Avery Quinn Chardonnay

Name:  Avery Quinn
Variety: Chardonnay

Region: Napa, California

Country: United States
Year: 2011
Price: $7

Shop review: The 2011 vintage marks a return to form for this great value Chardonnay.  The aromas feature creamy, mellow, golden apple, pineapple, fresh butter and a touch of vanilla.  Then rich, ripe, flavors of yellow pear, pineapple, fresh apple, cream and buttered toast swell up and fill your mouth before a juicy, apple and caramel inflected finish makes your mouth water (and smile!).

My review:  Smelled of similarly to orange dish-washing detergent, with it's acidic, citrusy aroma, with some smokyness. The wine tasted light and creamy, with some oaky, buttery flavors as well.