Solena Estate Chardonnay: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Solena Estate Chardonnay is a medium-bodied dry white wine made from Chardonnay, in USA, by Solena Estate. 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 yellow apple, ripe pear, subtle toasted hazelnut, and bright, mineral-driven Willamette Valley Chardonnay elegance.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- White
- Grape
- Chardonnay
- Country
- USA
- Producer
- Solena Estate
- Body
- medium-bodied
- Acidity
- High
- Tannin
- Low
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Light oak
- Price
- $$$ · $25–50
What to eat with Solena Estate Chardonnay
- Salmon
- roast chicken
- soft cheeses
- pork
When to open it
- Dinner party
- date night
- versatile crowd-pleaser
Where to buy Solena Estate Chardonnay
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Questions people ask
What does Solena Estate Chardonnay taste like?
Solena Estate Chardonnay is a medium-bodied dry white wine with notes of Pear, lemon curd, white flowers, subtle oak. Acidity is high, tannin is low and oak is light. Michael's note: Crisp yellow apple, ripe pear, subtle toasted hazelnut, and bright, mineral-driven Willamette Valley Chardonnay elegance.
What food goes with Solena Estate Chardonnay?
Michael pairs Solena Estate Chardonnay with Salmon, roast chicken, soft cheeses and pork. It works best for Dinner party, date night and versatile crowd-pleaser.
How much does Solena Estate Chardonnay cost?
Solena Estate Chardonnay falls in Michael's $$$ · $25–50 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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