BOTA MINI 2011 Chardonnay 

Burgundian— people of great Chardonnay— take note about Americans: they play to win—and to wine for some years. And they will find the way to defeat you. 1.3/2 Grade.

BOTA MINI 2011 Chardonnay's environmental appeal does not suit to the conservative wine community. Nothing is romantic about its image. Its carton box makes one doubt what it contains; plus, the golden color of its skin if it is poured in a wineglass seems to have been stolen.

Yet, this is a nice surprise: This 2011 Chardonnay wine keeps its freshness, and it does not have to be necessary served cold. Its acidity is very well cured, although its head is extremely shy. Chardonnay's typical citrus palate doesn’t speak loud—which is fine with my palate—. The alcohol is present but it doesn’t leave any tale in the mouth—good news for those who drink and drive, but not for those who like to remember wine.

In a word for the Burgundian about this 'carry-on' wine: NICE. You have done worse Chardonnays.