Chardonnay | Effingham Manor Winery
Chardonnay | Effingham Manor Winery
2018 Chardonnay was fermented in a combination of new and older French oak barrels. On the nose aromas of apple, vanilla, and toasted oak are present. These aromas carry through to the velvet-textured palate alongside flavors of honeydew melon, pear, and butter. The wine is round and creamy, but also has enough acidity to remain crisp and refreshing.
Gold Medal: Indy International Wine Competition
Pairings: Grilled Chicken, Dim Sum, Pad Thai, Pineapple Pizza, Baked Brie, Chicken & Cheese Enchiladas, Mushroom Brie Puff Pastry, Burrata BLT, Spicy Jalapeño Hummus, or Mascarpone Tart
Body: Medium
Acidity: Medium
Sweetness: Sweet
Tannin: Low
Region: Prince William County
Virginia, USA
MSPR: $34.00
About the Vineyard
Effingham Manor is located in Prince William County, and was established in June 2016 by Chris Pearmund, when he first planted over two acres of Chambourcin. Even though they are newer they have a wide variety of wines to offer every wine type. With a ton of history going back over 250 years one of the tasting rooms is in the Tidewater-style plantation, which is definitely a focal point of this establishment. With around two years of production Effingham Manor has worn over 100 medals, 50+ being gold; to name a few of their accomplishments, their Kings Ransom was named Red Wine of the Year at the Virginia State Fair, their Rose was named International Rose of the Year at the Indy International Wine Competition, and their Traminette was named Hybrid of the Year by the American Wine Society.
