Full Review

Cycles Gladiator

Cycles Gladiator
2020 Chardonnay, California

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Shellfish Turkey

Category: Chardonnay

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 14.5%
Bronze Medal
Recommended
$13

Cycles Gladiator
2020 Chardonnay, California

Pair this wine with:
Chicken Shellfish Turkey

Category: Chardonnay

Date Tasted:
Country: USA
Alcohol: 14.5%
Bright gold color. Aromas and flavors of struck match, caramelized apples, butter cream, and kettle corn with a silky, crisp, dry medium body and a tingling, refreshing, medium-length finish with elements of apple, butter, roasted nuts, and heavy cream with a suggestion of oak flavor. A nutty and food friendly expression that while rich, has some structural counterpoints to balance.

Tasting Info

Wine Glass Style: Crisp & Lively
Aroma Aroma: struck match, caramelized apples, butter cream, and kettle corn
Taste Flavor: Same as aromas with elements of apple, butter, roasted nuts, and heavy cream
Sweetness Sweetness: Dry
Enjoy Enjoy: Now with food
Recipes Pairing: Turkey, Roasted Chicken, Boiled Lobster
Bottom Line Bottom Line: A nutty and food friendly expression that while rich, has some structural counterpoints to balance.

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