Rating: 3.0/5
The Cantele Chardonnay 2021 presents with a clear, medium-intensity yellow colour in the glass. Upon pouring, the wine’s aroma profile unfolds with a medium plus intensity, showcasing primary notes of crisp apple and pear, secondary hints of vanilla, butter, and toasted nuances, and a subtle tertiary whiff of honey.
At a glance
- Type: White
- Appearance: clear, medium, yellow
- Nose: medium plus; apple, pear / vanilla, butter, toast / honey
- Palate: Body medium, Acidity medium plus, Alcohol medium, Sweetness dry, Feel silky, Flavour intensity medium
- Tastes: apple, pear / vanilla, butter / honey
- Finish: medium
- Development: Fully Developed
- Readiness: drink now
- Balanced: yes
- Complex: yes
Food pairings
- Grilled chicken with apple-pear salsa
- Pan-seared fish with vanilla butter sauce
- Roasted vegetable quiche with honey glaze
- Creamy risotto with toasted almonds
- Spicy shrimp stir-fry with toasted coconut
- Butter-basted pork chops with roasted apples
- Honey-glazed carrots with toasted pecans
- Apple-pear crumble with vanilla ice cream