Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: California – Carneros – USA
Cost: $18
Bright, concentrated citrus, pear, green apple, and nectarine with just a touch of oak on the palate. Â Pairs well with chicken, pork, and seafood.
Recommendations: When this wine first showed up I was looking over the tasting notes and saw that it had spent 9 months in French oak and instantly thought that maybe my wife wouldn’t like this wine as she doesn’t typically like oaked Chardonnay. Â Fortunately we opened it to pair with some grilled pork chops and she gave it a try. Â She was glad she did.
Green apple and a bit of pineapple were noticeable on the palate, with just a hint of oak on the finish so that you know it’s not a stainless steel Chardonnay, but not enough to turn off those that don’t like oaked Chardonnay. Â When paired with some grilled pork chops and sides of corn, potatoes, and green beans it was the perfect pairing to add a touch of acidity to counter the food, while still having some richness to compliment it.
For the price this is hands down one of the better Chardonnays I’ve had in a while and I definitely recommend giving it a try whether you’re a regular Chardonnay drinker or not. Â A good wine and a great value.
