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Finca La Linda Chardonnay 2005

Bodega

Range

Wine

Vintage

Origin

Price

Luigi Bosca

Finca La Linda

Chardonnay

2005

Lujan de Cuyo, Mendoza

AR$18 (US$6)

Appearance

Pale straw yellow with golden-green hues.

Nose

Melon, banana, butterscotch sweetness, and a citrus freshness.

Palate

Medium-full body. Ripe bananas and melon accompanied by a fresh, clean citrus impression on the front palate. Lowish acidity sees the citrus freshness recede quickly to leave a fairly long but somewhat sweet finish, revealing a gentle spiciness in the process.

Overall

A sensible light hand with both oak and malolactic fermentation sees this Chardonnay retain enough fresh acidity to be immediately reminiscent of fresh tropical breakfast fruits drizzled in a little fresh lime juice. The finish doesn't quite carry the wine into classic status - but for the price, this is an excellent value example of the varietal.

***+

(September 06)