Bouchard Finlayson, Crocodile's Lair Chardonnay, Overberg

Nice butter citrous earth nose but overly citrous and earthy on the palate. Not enjoyable.

Haskell Vineyards Tasting Session - Chardonnay New World (Haskell Vineyards) : (Tasted Blind) Pale to medium straw colour with initial aromas of swimming pool and crayon before white melon, just ripe lemon zest and green apple emerge, all nuanced by some crushed rocks. A crisp, bright acidity supports a wealth of citrus fruit, kissed by some toasty oak, pushed upwards by floral elements. This mid-bodied example has a gentle apple skin texture, fair concentration, and a long, minerally finish. Plenty …

Standard, balanced oak'd chard here - nose buttered popcorn qualities. Palate has some acid and balanced sweetness. The carmel/buttered popcorn notes abound along some stewed apples...I think this is classic and if you need an example of decent chard with decent QPR - check this out.

Very rich citrus, long aftertaste.