Tasting - Wine Men of Gotham Chardonnay Semillon 2008

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Name: Wine Men of Gotham Chardonnay Semillon
Variety: Chardonnay, Semillon
Region:  South Australia
Country: Australia
Year: 2008
Price: $7.95

Shop/wine critic/winery review:
    Chardonnay Semillon is a blend of 80% Chardonnay and 20% Semillon. It gives a moderate intensity of melon, guava, apricot and butterscotch aromas. The medium bodied palate provides attractive acidity along with plenty of tropical fruit flavors and a medium-long finish.



My Review:  
    This wine presents a yellow-gold color and honey, melon, and tropical fruit on the nose. Upon tasting, this wine has a nice body. The start is light and the finish is quite lovely, but the mid-palette was completely boring for me. The wine is dry but slightly sweet and has hints of tropical fruit at the start, but nothing pops, and after the initial taste, it feels like you have little more than water in your mouth. Again, it does have a delightful finish, but the rest of the wine just doesn't stand up for me. 76/100