Revelation
Revelation
GRAPES: Chardonnay
VINTAGE: 2018
REGION: Pays D’oc, France
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 13.0%
PRICE: $6.99
When I first started drinking wine, which feels like decades ago, I drank a LOT of Chardonnay. Chardonnay was like my first bike with training wheels, it was safe, allowed me to explore food and wine pairings, and easy to drink. For the most part, I knew what I was getting and disappointment was minimal.
As my appreciation for food and wine grew, my palate expanded and I began to try other wines. I fell in love with Chenin Blancs and my heart was stolen by Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The training wheels came off the bike and I began to explore different regions and varietals.
It’s not often that I buy a bottle of Chardonnay unless the label catches my eye or it ends up in a wine club shipment, but when I saw Revelation at Trader Joe’s the label caught my eye and I knew I needed to give it a try.
What better time to pop this bottle open than National Chardonnay Day! I know, insert eye roll here. Most people find these “national food holidays” to be ridiculous, but any day that celebrates drinking wine is one that I will support!
As I poured myself a glass, I started thinking about some of the first wines that I drank. Most Chardonnays were from California and were either super buttery or oaky. I don’t think there was an in-between. But as I swirled my glass, I was pleasantly surprised by my findings.
TASTING NOTES:
Golden straw color
Fresh fruit notes on the nose; notes of banana, green apples
Crisp and flavorful
Creamy mouthfeel
Slight hints of oak and vanilla at the finish
Verdict: For a girl who’s not a huge fan of Chardonnay, I was pleasantly surprised by this bottle. It wasn’t oaky or buttery like most California Chardonnays but much more balanced, crisp and flavorful. If you are a white wine enthusiast or perhaps in search of a different flavor profile, pick up a bottle of Revelation at Trader Joe’s. I feel certain that you won’t be disappointed.
Until Next Time!