Biltmore Reserve Chardonnay Sonoma County 2010
Posted on November 21, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Chardonnay, Light Wines, Sonoma County, Stainless Steel Whites, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Region: Sonoma County – California – USA Cost: $20 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Straw, yellow-green in color with aromas of crisp coconut, pear, and citrus. Richly expressive with great mouth-feel, good acidity, and a touch of butter. Pairs well with Lobster ala creme, seafood lasagna, braised chicken, gnocchi with brown butter, Fontina cheese. [...]
Biltmore Estate Blanc de Blancs Methode Champenoise Brut 2007
Posted on November 15, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Chardonnay, Light Wines, Sparkling Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $30 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Region: Russian River Valley – California – USA Cost: $25 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Pale straw in color with aromas of freshly baked bread, honey, and lime. Slightly floral with notes of yeast, lemon, and apricot. A refreshing and balanced sparkling wine with tiny bubbles and good acidity. Pairs well with slightly spicy [...]
Biltmore Reserve Chardonnay 2010
Posted on November 4, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, Chardonnay, Light Wines, North Carolina Wine, Oaked Chardonnay, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Region: North Carolina – USA Cost: $15 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Straw-yellow in color with aromas of butter, lemon, wild strawberry, pear, and apple. Slight hints of oak and butter with citrus and ruby red grapefruit nuances followed by a nice lingering acidity. A nicely balanced fruit-forward wine. Pairs well with mussels, oysters Rockafeller, [...]
Biltmore Chardonnay Sur Lies NV American
Posted on October 24, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, blended white wine, California Wine, Chardonnay, Chardonnay Blend, Light Wines, North Carolina Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, viognier, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: Chardonnay with a touch of Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc Region: 71% California; 29% North Carolina Cost: $11 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Yellow/green in color with aromas of tropical fruit, pineapple, peach, persimmon, and mint. In the mouth the wine is fresh and fruity with a touch of butter; a smooth wine with a medium body. [...]
Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay 2010
Posted on October 21, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, California Wine, Chardonnay, Light Wines, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | 1 Comment
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Region: Santa Lucia Highlands – Monterey – California Cost: $17 Winemaker’s Notes: Mineral driven nose with citrus shining through. Cement tank fermentation and aging bring out aromas remindful of the first rain of the season or a wet rock. Soft and round entry with an acid backbone informs you these grapes are [...]
The House of Independent Producers Chardonnay 2010
Posted on September 22, 2011 - Filed Under American Wine, Chardonnay, Light Wines, Washington State Wine, White Wine, White Wine Reviews, Wine Reviews, Wine's Under $20 | Comments Off
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay Region: Columbia Valley – Washington Cost: $14 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes: Intense northern latitude west coast style. Angular, sharp, and grown for food consumption. Apple, flint, citrus, and stone define the palette. A classic north west style. My Review: As you’ll recall, when I had the 2009 Sauvignon Blanc from the Hedges Family, [...]
