White
Church Creek Steel Chardonnay
Virginia's Eastern Shore · United States
Fact sheet
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Virginia's Eastern Shore
- Appellation
- Virginia's Eastern Shore
- Body
- full
- Acidity
- medium
- Sweetness
- dry
Food pairing
raw oysters · seafood · grilled fish
Rated vintages
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201287 pts
Lemon curd and citrus blossom ride over underripe melon and apple on the nose. The creamy and full palate is a result of extended lees contact, while flavors of honeydew and lemon lead to a sea-spray finish. A perfect pairing for the Eastern Shore's local fare of raw oysters.
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201186 pts
Notes of honeysuckle, apple, Meyer lemon and legume dominate the nose, with a tropical fruit aroma arriving late. Medium bodied, the palate showcases zippy acidity that will pair well with chicken scallopini served with white beans and rosemary.