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Wine of the Week!
Evans & Tate 2006 Chardonnay Margaret River $15    

The Margaret River area of Australia melds the strong maritime influences of the Indian Ocean with the ideal growing conditions of far southwestern Australia.  And the Evans & Tate 2006 Chardonnay from there is our wine of this week. 

This is a Chardonnay that captures the sunburst flavors of the grape. 

Tropical fruits tastes are just the beginning in a wine that seems ideally suited the rich and varied flavors of seafood.  From baked, stuffed prawns to shrimp on the Barbie; from linguini with clams to a simple lobster tail dipped in butter.  That citrusy fruitiness along with a creamy texture makes it the ideal complement. 

This is classic “new world” chardonnay… pretty full bodied and rich… along with plenty of spicy oakiness too.  But there is also a hint of crispiness to the finish that makes me like it even more.  That, and a cost of about fifteen bucks a bottle, makes it a great choice for casual dining. 

Evans & Tate 2006 Margaret River Chardonnay.   Our Wine of the Week.

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Wine on the Radio - February 8, 2008

Wine Spectator 90 points - Polished and juicy. Lime-scented apple and star fruit flavors, finishing with a lilt of acidity and creamy oak. Drink now through 2010.

one of Australia's leading producers of premium table wines, based in the Margaret River area. Located in the South West of Australia, Margaret River is considered to be one of the New World's finest appellations. Evans and Tate now fully owned by the McWilliams family.

Bright and juicy with nectarine, passion fruit, honeydew melon, a little dab of cream and light spicy dusty oak. On the palate fresh and crisp with fresh pineapple, nectarine and grapefruit, just a touch of creaminess and a little spicy oak. It’s a bit pithy and pulpy with some gentle grip and astringency and finishes dry and spicy with a slight passion fruit skin bitterness. Here's our site.

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