Wine Pick of the Week

Zoomer | July 29th, 2012

Sileni Chardonnay The Lodge, Hawkes Bay, New Zealand

Pleasant, exotic and aromatic: white floral notes and some light spices. Medium-bodied and balanced. Pair with corn on the cob and lobster in butter. Drink: 2012-2015. 278549 $18.95 Score: 88/100

Natalie MacLean is the Canadian author of Unquenchable: A Tipsy Search for the World’s Best Bargain Wines. Check out more of her wine picks and food pairings at www.nataliemaclean.com.