Tasting - Maule Valley Sierra Cruz Chardonnay

This is one of the wines that I tasted at the Gourmet Pantry and am just now getting around to posting about it. I wasn't able to try this wine as much as some of the others since this was a free wine tasting which as a poor college student if you say "free" is always greatly appreciated.

Name: Maule Valley Sierra Cruz Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Maule Valley
Country: Chile
Year: 2013
Price: $9.99

Winery Review: The Maule Valley, with its cool nights, low rainfall and lengthy growing season allows grapes to reach full maturity while maintaining optimal acidity and good juice concentration. On the nose, this wine is redolent with aromas of dried apricots, stonefruit, and toasted hazelnuts. Nectarines dominate the palate, with interwoven hints of tropical fruit and dried lemon peel. A outstanding example of what a fresh, un-malo’d Chardonnay can be.

My Review: I haven't had that much chardonnay so I had some trouble placing some of the smells and flavors. That being said I got a hints of apple mostly in the smell. It had a light fruity flavor and with apple. It had a nice smooth finish. It was a nice wine and I'd like to try a more at some point soon.