Spiced, fresh, zesty.
The McWatters Collection (founded by the late Harry McWatters) falls under the Time Family of Wines umbrella and is made at the Chronos Winery (formerly TIME Winery) in downtown Penticton. There are now four wines in this collection, including this Chardonnay.
Roasted chestnut and grilled lemon, brown spices, yellow apples, buttered popcorn and coriander aromas dominate the nose. The palate is an echo of toasted spice, white pepper and lemony flavours. It has good brightness and a zesty, slight salty finish.
Pair: saffron mussels in cream and Chardonnay broth, grilled Dungeness crab and brie brioche, roast chicken, corn chowder and creamy pastas.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - February 25th, 2022

Fresh, affluent, ripe.

Harry McWatters' Chardonnay HMC Chardonnay is made in his new downtown Penticton-based TIME Winery.
Expect affluent aromas of pineapples, golden apples, buttery caramels and sweet spices. Similarly endowed on the palate, it also boasts a lovely freshness and citrus flavours are layered with spice and toasted nuts.
Pair: saffron mussels in cream and Chardonnay broth, grilled Dungeness crab and brie brioche, roast chicken, corn chowder and creamy pastas.

©copyright 2018 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - May 18th, 2018

Shameless, affluent, ripe.

Harry McWatters' Chardonnay comes from the Sundial Vineyard on the Black Sage Bench.
Expect affluent aromas of pineapples, golden applesauce, caramel and charred orange peel with honeysuckle. Similarly sweet and ripe fruit dominates the palate, strongly underscored by caramel and vanilla, baking spices and apricots in honey. It is a creamy and modern style without doubt, but for those who love a voluptuous and shameless Chardy, this one is for you.
Pair: saffron mussels in cream and Chardonnay broth, grilled Dungeness crab and brie brioche, roast chicken, corn chowder and creamy pastas.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - December 7th, 2015

A fantastic repeat of Harry McWatters' Chardonnay, which comes from the Sundial Vineyard on the Black Sage Bench.
Expect aromas of creamy pears and fragrant tangerines, fresh butter, pineapple and honeysuckle layered with fine spice. It has a silky palate and creamy weight with loads of sweet buttery flavours, brown spice and caramel hints. Deftly handled oak will please both camps (lovers of full-bodied, oaked Chardonnay and those who prefer more restraint) and it has a lengthy, elegant finish.
Recommended pairings: Saffron mussels in cream and Chardonnay broth, grilled Dungeness crab and brie brioche, roast chicken and creamy pastas.

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Wine Scores Reviewed - November 22nd, 2012

Modern, plush, generous. The McWatters Meritage (now under 5 Vine Cellars) is dominated by Cabernet Sauvignon with 35% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Franc and aged 15 months in French oak.
Chocolate covered cherries, vanilla, baking spices, pipe tobacco, leather and licorice aromas. Modern and plush, balanced with supple tannins it's a bold wine with a generous character.
Pair: Rich cuts of beef in red wine and porcini sauce, hearty stews or aged, firm cheeses.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 20th, 2020