Kudos Chardonnay Willamette: A Sommelier's Take

Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation

Kudos Chardonnay Willamette is a medium-bodied dry white wine made from Chardonnay, in USA, by Kudos. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Pear, lemon curd, white flowers, subtle oak and pairs well with Salmon, roast chicken and soft cheeses.

Michael's take

“Crisp apple, lemon shortbread, honest Willamette pour.”

Tasting profile

Type
White
Grape
Chardonnay
Country
USA
Producer
Kudos
Body
medium-bodied
Acidity
High
Tannin
Low
Sweetness
Dry
Oak
Light oak
Price
$ · under $15

What to eat with Kudos Chardonnay Willamette

  • Salmon
  • roast chicken
  • soft cheeses
  • pork

When to open it

  • Dinner party
  • date night
  • versatile crowd-pleaser

Where to buy Kudos Chardonnay Willamette

Sommelier on Demand doesn't sell wine and isn't tied to any store.

Questions people ask

What does Kudos Chardonnay Willamette taste like?

Kudos Chardonnay Willamette is a medium-bodied dry white wine with notes of Pear, lemon curd, white flowers, subtle oak. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is light. Michael's note: Crisp apple, lemon shortbread, honest Willamette pour.

What food goes with Kudos Chardonnay Willamette?

Michael pairs Kudos Chardonnay Willamette with Salmon, roast chicken, soft cheeses and pork. It works best for Dinner party, date night and versatile crowd-pleaser.

How much does Kudos Chardonnay Willamette cost?

Kudos Chardonnay Willamette falls in Michael's $ · under $15 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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