2014 Chardonnay, Bota Box Wine

The Wine: 2014 Chardonnay from California (Bota Box Wine)

Appearance: White (lemon)

Nose: Medium (-) intensity | Aromas: Citrus (lemon peel), Green fruit (pear) | Development: Youthful

Palate: Dry | Medium acidity | Medium (+) alcohol | Medium body | Flavor profile: Medium (+) intensity of Tropical fruit, Green Fruit (pear) | Medium (-) finish

Assessment: The quality of the wine is Acceptable | Drink Now: Not Suitable for Ageing.

Overall comments: You can easily find this wine for $12 at most grocery stores – and that’s for 1.5 liters, so it’s really a $6 bottle of wine! It is not more than acceptable, but it has respectable varietal character and will pair well with white fish like halibut or haddock. This is a wine for drinking, a bridge between your higher end wines, which are what the weekends are for. Enjoy some Bota in the middle of the work week, seriously!