143. La Riojana for Laithwaites, Estampilla Chardonnay Famatina Valley Argentina, 2003

c. £5; 13%

Very pleasantly refreshing Chardonnay. Clean and crisp with lively acidity. If it had the minerality, it could be mistaken for a basic Chablis. Pale straw colour. Citrussy aromas with some softness. Clean and crisp taste. Well made and certainly not a “classic” upfront, hot climate Chardonnay.