Golden, nutty, fresh.
This Chardonnay is fermented in a mix of different sized oak vats and stainless tanks, it is lemony and nutty with golden apples, pineapple and honey notes that lead to a fresh and zesty palate with balanced acidity and a spiced finish. Pair: Crab ravioli, corn on the cob, smoked Gouda, creamy soups and pastas.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 3rd, 2019

Golden, toasted, fresh.
This Chardonnay is aged in very large oak vats called foudre, which prevents less juice to wood contact, which means less oakiness and more fruit expression in the finished wine. The style of the barrel also allows less air penetration, thereby less oxidization in the wine.
Smoky and buttery with voluptuous golden fruit, toasted pastries and grilled lemons. The palate is equally buttery and spicy with light toast. Substantive yet juicy, with overall great value. Pair: Crab ravioli, corn on the cob, smoked Gouda, creamy soups and pastas.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - October 24th, 2016

Scented, pristine, zippy.
Scented with lychee, rose oil, orange blossoms, cold cream, 5 spice and pomelo, this vintage, CedarCreek's version is but not blousy, pristine and not overly-perfumed on the palate. It has a zippy character and although off-dry, is balanced.
Pair: Onion and gruyere tart, with coconut curry, glazed ham or turkey.
Pairs Great with Gone Crackers Roasted Shallot & Herb
 
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 3rd, 2019

Powerful, brooding, fresh.
CedarCreek is now entirely certified organic.
The 2021 Meritage, a blend of 55% Merlot. 29% Cab Franc and splashes of Malbec and Cab Sauv, was aged 15 months in French oak.
Expect aromas of dusty plums and wild berries, chocolate and coffee, brown spices, pencil shavings and vanilla. The palate shows power; dry and full-bodied it has a a brooding character and notable acidity. Flavours of smoked meat, wild red and black berries, tobacco and graphite flavours dominate the palate.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - April 24th, 2023

Opulent, plush, mocha.
A blend dominated by Malbec with 35% Cabernet, 28% Merlot and 1% Cabernet Franc. The nose projects plush aromas of chocolate, leather, black raspberry, blackberry tea and vanilla. The palate is equally opulent and laden with purple berries, spice, mocha and leather flavours with a generously fruity length. Excellent structure and character.
©copyright 2016 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - October 24th, 2016