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    Flat Top Hills Chardonnay - Surprisingly Tasty

    By: Jon Thorsen Published: October 16, 2020 Last Updated: May 23, 2021

    Crowd-pleasing, balanced Chardonnay for under 10 bucks, the Flat Top Hills Chardonnay from California.

    Flat Top Hills Chardonnay - Surprisingly Tasty

    Chardonnay from Yolo County, Dunnigan Hills, Monterey, Monterey Coast and the Central Coast of California. Half of the wine spends time in French oak.

    Sample submitted for review. The Flat Top Hills Chardonnay has an SRP of $14 and is available for as low as $9.

    From the bottle:

    Flat Top Hills is named after our vineyards surrounded by visually stunning summits that fueled the imagination and created adventures at a young age for the fourth generation of the Mondavi family. These California vineyards set amongst distinctive flat-topped hills continue to inspire us today, as we continue our family tradition of producing wines that satisfy the palate and stir the soul. We invite you to find your own Flat Top adventure by enjoying our medium-bodied Chardonnay with tropical fruit flavors and a touch of oak.

    A Fourth Generation Mondavi Family Winery
    Vinted & Bottled by Flat Top Hills Cellars
    13.5% Alcohol

    The 2018 Flat Top Hills Chardonnay begins with a very pleasing aroma of green apple, pear and lime plus a touch of tropical fruit and vanilla.

    This is surprisingly tasty and refreshing stuff! Taking a sip reveals juicy fruit with just a bit of buttery toastiness to it in this very easy to drink, crowd pleasing Chard. Medium-bodied and smooth it features similar flavors to the nose with nice depth of flavor on the fruit. This is not a butter bomb but a much more balanced and pleasing wine.

    It ends crisp, dry and with a lingering hint of butterscotch, yum!

    Ready to buy? Check your local retailers.

    2018 Flat Top Hills Chardonnay

    TASTE: 8       COST: 8
    OVERALL RATING: 8

    Highly Recommended

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