• The following delicious 2019 Wakefield ‘Estate Label’ Chardonnay is in LCBO retail stores now; it shouldn’t last long on shelf as it punches well over the price.

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Wakefield ‘Estate Label’ Chardonnay 2019
Clare Valley – Padthaway, South Australia $16.95 (711556) 13.5% alcohol
Exotic spice and caramel aromas interlace with tropical fruit and crisp green apple on the nose of this medium-plus bodied, creamy-smooth work of art. A full-flavoured surge of pure ambrosia blankets the palate with tang-infused flavours of honeydew melon, ripe pear and lemon chiffon pie. The finish and aftertaste are lengthy and luxurious while replaying palate flavours along with plenty of pizzazz. The price-quality ratio tips wildly in your favour. Pick up a few and enjoy over the next few years alongside clay-baked chicken, pork stir-fry or white, three-cheese, flatbread pizza—Havarti/Gouda/chèvre—adorned with sliced mushrooms. (Vic Harradine)