Courtney Benham Exploration Series Unoaked Chardonnay: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Courtney Benham Exploration Series Unoaked Chardonnay is a medium-bodied dry white wine made from Chardonnay, in USA, by Courtney Benham. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Green apple, citrus, wet stone, crisp minerality and pairs well with Oysters, sushi and white fish.
Michael's take
“Crisp green apple, ripe Bosc pear, subtle hint of wild honey, clean and vibrant Santa Barbara coastal brightness.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- Courtney Benham
- Body
- medium-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- No oak
- Price
- $$ · $15–25
What to eat with Courtney Benham Exploration Series Unoaked Chardonnay
- Oysters
- sushi
- white fish
- goat cheese
When to open it
- Apps & light bites
- patio
- seafood night
Where to buy Courtney Benham Exploration Series Unoaked Chardonnay
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Questions people ask
What does Courtney Benham Exploration Series Unoaked Chardonnay taste like?
Courtney Benham Exploration Series Unoaked Chardonnay is a medium-bodied dry white wine with notes of Green apple, citrus, wet stone, crisp minerality. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is absent. Michael's note: Crisp green apple, ripe Bosc pear, subtle hint of wild honey, clean and vibrant Santa Barbara coastal brightness.
What food goes with Courtney Benham Exploration Series Unoaked Chardonnay?
Michael pairs Courtney Benham Exploration Series Unoaked Chardonnay with Oysters, sushi, white fish and goat cheese. It works best for Apps & light bites, patio and seafood night.
How much does Courtney Benham Exploration Series Unoaked Chardonnay cost?
Courtney Benham Exploration Series Unoaked Chardonnay falls in Michael's $$ · $15–25 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
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