A medium-bodied Chardonnay, Nepenthe's 2009 Unoaked Chardonnay shows the strengths and weaknesses of avoiding oak. Without any sweet caramel or vanilla flavors, it should work well with food. On the other hand, its apple and citrus flavors lack complexity and display a certain angularity on the palate. Drink now.
A medium-bodied Chardonnay, Nepenthe's 2009 Unoaked Chardonnay shows the strengths and weaknesses of avoiding oak. Without any sweet caramel or vanilla flavors, it should work well with food. On the other hand, its apple and citrus flavors lack complexity and display a certain angularity on the palate. Drink now.
A medium-bodied Chardonnay, Nepenthe's 2009 Unoaked Chardonnay shows the strengths and weaknesses of avoiding oak. Without any sweet caramel or vanilla flavors, it should work well with food. On the other hand, its apple and citrus flavors lack complexity and display a certain angularity on the palate. Drink now.