**Disclaimer**
The Butterfly Kiss Moscato, which was the 5th wine in the lineup for tastings at the Vintage Cellar in Blacksburg, Virginia was sold out by the time I could get to the store to do the tastings. I heard it was delicious and hope to try it when they bring it in next time! Until then, here is a tasting of my own from a Kroger selection guided by a stranger who was standing behind me telling me which one was her favorite.
Name: Night Harvest Chardonnay
Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Acampo, California
Country: United States
Year: 2012
Price: Regular-$11.00 Sale-$4.95
Shop/wine critic/winery review: "This Night Harvest Chardonnay is meant to be light and refreshing enough to drink on its own, yet have enough roundness and body to be paired with meats, cheese sauces, cheeses, white meat, and heartier fare. This Chardonnay is tropical with aromas of pineapple and guava, yet has a touch of light honeysuckle, vanilla, and toasted oak, which adds sweetness to the bouquet of the wine. On the palate, this wine is rich in texture and perfectly balanced. The bright acidity contributes to citrus nuances and the richness of the wine is accentuated by hints of vanilla cream and lightly toasted oak." -Night Harvest Winery
My Review: The nose of this wine was citrusy with a hint of refreshing pear in it. Very light and floral as if it's the first day of spring and the flowers are beginning to bloom. Smells of morning dew come out as well. The taste is a bit sharp and acidic at fist, but then turns warm, buttery, and a bit oak-like in mid-palate (although not as toasted tasting as the Rosemount Estate Chardonnay in one of my previous blog posts). It is rich in texture, but then leaves with a grapefruit-like aftertaste. Really enjoyed it for the price and would probably purchase again if I see it on sale again.
This wine was tasted at my house, with both alone and with a banana nut muffin. The wine seriously brought out the banana taste in the muffin, It actually surprised me in the best way possible!
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