A Sonoma County, California Chardonnay

A Sonoma County, California Chardonnay: Wine Reviewed
Weinstock Cellar Select Chardonnay 2007 13.9% alcohol about $15

Let’s start by quoting the marketing materials “Tasting Note: Medium gold in the glass – pure gold on the nose. Our panel was unanimous in their praise for this wine. Delightfully intense notes of peach, red apple, ripe pear, and vanilla set expectations quite high, only to be followed by a likewise impressive, full-bodied palate with a lovely creamy texture and tremendous fruit character throughout. Magical. Pair with richly flavored chicken or fish dishes. A sure hit for any celebration. (VINTAGES panel, Sept. 2010)” And now for my review.


At the first sips this wine was somewhat ethereal, tasting of caramel. The initial meal centered on a honey-garlic barbecued chicken breast. I tasted toast and some oak. When paired with the accompanying medley of fried red peppers, onions, and mushrooms over Basmati rice the Chardonnay was nicely acidic but oak was dominant. With the fruit juice candy dessert it was just a little pleasant.

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