Many great wines are blends. Red Bordeaux is a blend of cabernet sauvignon, merlot and a smattering of other reds. Southern Rhône GSM wines are grenache, syrah, mourvèdre blends. In whites, sauvignon blanc and semillon enjoy a classic marriage. Continue reading “Pinot noir, chardonnay blends 8-31-2022”
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Frei Brothers Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay 2014
Lovely gold color with hints of green; green apple, pear on the vibrant nose; apple, pineapple, pear, citrus, reserved oak, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Frei Brothers Russian River Valley Reserve Chardonnay 2014”
Qupé “Y” Block Chardonnay Santa Barbara County 2014
Bright gold color; yellow apple, pear, lemon on the nose; green apple, pear, citrus-pineapple, some oak on the palate.
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Chateau St. Jean Robert Young Vineyard Chardonnay 2013
Light yellow color; citrus, peach on the nose; lemon, apricot, tangerine, citrus, peach, oak, vanilla on the palate.
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Talbott Kali Hart Chardonnay 2014
Rich gold-yellow color; tropical fruits, melon on the nose; orange, melon, pineapple, fig on the palate.
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Michael Mondavi Family Emblem Chardonnay Carneros 2015
Gold color; pineapple, melon on rich nose; melon, crisp apple, vanilla, hazelnut on the palate.
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Chardonnay
Chardonnay is grape people love to hate and hate to love. Continue reading “Chardonnay”
Edna Valley Vineyard Fleur de Edna Chardonnay 2014
Light straw yellow color; honeysuckle, apple blossom, floral nose (thus the name); yellow apple, white peach, apricot, pineapple on the palate. Continue reading “Edna Valley Vineyard Fleur de Edna Chardonnay 2014”
Edna Valley Vineyard Heritage Chardonnay 2013
Rich gold color; bright apple, pineapple on the nose; ripe fruits, candied apple, butter popcorn, cantaloupe, vanilla on the palate. Continue reading “Edna Valley Vineyard Heritage Chardonnay 2013”
Edna Valley Vineyard Central Coast Chardonnay 2014
Bright yellow color; lemon, white flowers on the nose; apricot, pineapple, white peach, apple, lemon on the palate. Continue reading “Edna Valley Vineyard Central Coast Chardonnay 2014”