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Mixing it up
2008-05-28 14:10:00 *Disclaimer: I received this bottle of wine as part of a blogger trial of Bottlenotes.The bottle was a 2006 Catello Banfi Le Rime Chardonnay-Pinot Grigio. I can't say I have ever seen such a mix before, but I was intrigued and couldn't wait to try it. In fact, delinquent blogger that I am, I tried this wine months ago and simply let the notes get lost among the now well over 500 posts on Wannabe Wino.The wine hails from Tuscany, clocked in at 12% alcohol by volume, and can be purchased from Bottlenotes for $10! I don't think the wine saw oak, though I did see some creamy tendencies in it...maybe it went through a little malo or it's just the influence of the Chardonnay?On the nose I found creamy vanilla, lemon, tropical fruit, and pineapple. The nose was very light, and it took some serious sniffing on my part to tease out some flavors. In the mouth the wine was crisp and light, it showed a little lemon, peach, pineapple, and tropical fruit. I sort of expected it to be oaky...
By: Wannabe Wino
Melville 2006 Estate Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay
2008-05-10 22:28:00 Melville Vineyards and Winery puts out a good quality Estate Chardonnay and Pinot Noir year after year. The Melville 2006 Estate Santa Rita Hills Chardonnay is no exception. It has a light golden straw color with a hint of green in the glass.The nose displays light citrus, pear, and tropical fruit. The aromas are elegant and subtle in character. (I suspect my wine is a smidge to cold as well...)The palate is round and soft with creamy citrus, light green apple, tropical fruit, and a light note of caramel at the mid palate. Slightly round mouth feel from 10% malolactic fermentation, but remains soft, crisp and fresh. The acidity is sufficient, but I would have wished for just a tad more to accentuate the crisp and fresh side of the wine.Despite a relatively high alcohol level of 15.3% there is no trace of heat on the palate, which definitely is a big plus.Over all a nicely balanced, very good quality wine that is sure to please many palates. Especially if you like me prefer the not o...
By: Tastes of Life
Skip Chardonnay - Try Dragon Fruit Wine
2008-05-04 11:54:00 The 2008 International business plan competition has drawn to a close and a team has come close to winning one of the most sought after prize in the start-up small business world.A business plan that drew a lot of attention was setting up a fruit winery in Thailand. A great concept that is sure to attract some investment money for a business that has an incredible potential for growth.Here is the synopsis:Team name: Wine with a PassionSchool: Northwestern University, Kellogg School of ManagementTeam members: Annie Moon, Makiko Yamashita, Iris YenConcept: When Americans go out for Thai food, what kind of wine do they drink? Wine With a Passion wants the answer to be Thai wine.Rather than compete with the world's vast army of grape wine producers, Wine With a Passion plans to produce a line of high-end, moderately priced Thai wines from tropical fruits such as mangosteen, pineapple, lychee, dragon fruit and mango.Wine with a Passion hopes its Randee-brand wines will fill a market voi...
Rolling 2005 Chardonnay Australia
2008-04-21 00:41:00 Well, Rolling does exactly that. It rolls, but mostly downhill. A wine that?s better suited to dinner (just barely) than sipping (just barely). It?s one wine you might skip, as there are other better choices out there. read more
Carmel Road #1 Chardonnay Value Wine: 50% Discount Price Too
2008-04-10 21:12:00 Carmel Road Winery produces a fantastic Chardonnay with a big mouth feel, touches of oak not splintery, and just the right honey undertones that make it a fantastic taste. This wine is not for the Franco-file taste sensation as it is not flinty, mineral in nature, or austere in it’s mouth feel. #1 Chardonnay Value to ...
Hob Nob 2006 Chardonnay France
2008-04-06 22:34:00 It?s a bit of an oddity. This wine strives to be more like a desert wine than a chardonnay. A nice change of pace if you are looking for such a wine. But it?s better suited to sipping than dinner read more
Tin Roof Cellars 2006 Chardonnay California
2008-04-01 00:47:00 It?s a wine of a somewhat lackluster effort and you might want to ignore the marketing blurb on the back label. You could do worse, but frankly, there are other better choices out there. read more
Alice White 2006 Chardonnay Australia
2008-03-23 18:00:00 It?s a wine that is lackluster at best. Another word might be ?blah?. Not one I?d recommend for sipping or with dinner. Other Chardonnays for the price are better choices. Try them first. read more
Wine from Connecticut
2008-03-14 13:51:00 Despite having lived in Connecticut for the vast majority of my life, I had never had a chance to taste wine from the state before this Christmas. While spending a lengthy holiday visiting my family, Matt and I decided to hit up a vineyard in the town next to my parents' house to see what CT wine is all about. Now, I've heard of others reporting back on CT wine, even Dr. Debs on the west coast has had some! So it was high time I got my act together.We went early one morning to visit Chamard Vineyards in Clinton, Connecticut. Chamard is one of the oldest vineyards in CT, and benefits from the cooling effects of Long Island Sound in growing their grapes. They also source some of their fruit from Long Island.One of the bottles we brought home was a Chamard 2003 Chardonnay American Table Wine. It clocked in at 12.5% alcohol by volume, had a real cork closure, and cost usOn the nose of the wine I found pineapple, toast, cedar, and lemon. The wine was oaked, but that was not the pr...
By: Wannabe Wino
CHARDONNAY
2008-03-12 23:40:00 Es a los blancos lo que el Cabernet Sauvignon a los tintos, el rey entre los cepajes. Aristocrático y complejo, por su plasticidad se lo cultiva con éxito especialmente en Argentina, desde Salta hasta Río Negro.
By: Lugar del Vino
Tormaresca 2006 Chardonnay Italy
2008-03-12 21:49:00 This one tasted better in the store than at home. Not a bad wine by any stretch of the imagination, just not what I remembered tasting in the store. Did I somehow get the wrong bottle? read more
2006 PARDUCCI CHARDONNAY
2008-02-28 00:39:00 A good, affordable wine that goes well with anything, or all by itself. That is my quest and the 2006 Parducci Chardonnay from Mendocino Wine Company perfectly fits the bill. Lots of fruit aromas on the nose with lots of apple and vanilla flavors on the palate and an absolute perfect balance of oak. A hint of dryness with a very smooth finish made this a very enjoyable wine to partake of. In my quest to find out more about this wine, I had never even seen it before my purchase, I found the Mendocino Wine Company website and learned that they were the first carbon neutral winery in the United States. Now I'm not a so-called "tree hugger" by any stretch but do think we can do more to preserve the earth's bounty for future generations. It is nice to know that a company is doing their part and making great wine. I bought this one for $10.99 and gave it 4 Corkscrews as it was an overall enjoyable and tasty wine. Sit Long, Talk Much, Laugh Often, Drink Wine!
By: 365Corks
Virginia Chardonnay
2008-02-23 17:45:00 The wine for the evening was a Linden Vineyards 2005 Avenius Chardonnay. It clocked in at 12.8% alcohol by volume and had a real cork closure. This was a gift from a guest at our PS tasting back in December.On the nose of the wine I found pear, oak, butter, and toast. Or perhaps buttered toast. In the mouth the flavors were entirely of pear and apple. The wine had a slightly oily mouthfeel, and the flavors were smooth.Overall I thought this was a well done VA white. It was not overpowered by the oak and butter that I found on the nose, but seemed to have just enough oak to give it a full body.I served the wine with spaghetti carbonara, a recipe I was trying for the first time. I'm not sure if it was the recipe, or if I did something wrong, but it was quite dry. I don't expect my carbonara to be creamy per se, but this was just dry. I got the recipe from my Silver Spoon cookbook. I don't think I'll try that one again, but I will keep looking for a good recipe, carbonara is...
By: Wannabe Wino
Excelsior 2007 Chardonnay South Africa
2008-02-13 00:08:00 Overall, this wine is not really a sipping wine. It?s best suited to a dinner requiring it?s acidity to bring something to the party. Otherwise you might want to look elsewhere. read more
Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards wine tasting
2008-02-02 22:36:00 Spending the weekend in Santa Barbara I decided to go to the Alma Rosa wine tasting at East Beach Wine Company last night. Stepping into the shop the place was packed and it took a minute before we reached the counter and could pay for two tastings and get our glasses. To our delight the owners, Thekla and Richard Sanford was there themselves, with their daughter Blakeney, to pour and talk to the customers. Nothing beats the opportunity to talk to either the owners or wine maker as you taste a winery's wine. Both Thekla and Richard where very nice and pleasant, and spent quite a bit of time with us. It was a true pleasure to talk to them, and you could tell how passionate and excited they are about their wines.A short bio: Richard Sanford was the first to plant Pinot Noir in Santa Rita Hills in 1970. 1981 him and Thekla started Sanford Winery, and after parting with it in 2005, they founded Alma Rosa Winery and Vineyards at the location of their old winery. All grapes are grown org...
By: Tastes of Life
Gallo Sonoma Reserve 2005 Chardonnay California
2008-01-22 18:42:00 Honestly, for the price, you can do better. The Sebeka 2006 Chardonnay I tried earlier is a better choice, and for less money, IMHO. Try that one instead. read more
The Little Penguin 2005 Chardonnay Australia
2008-01-17 18:27:00 It?s a modest effort by this winery. Not overly aggressive, this wine doesn?t try too hard to please but it?s not terrible either. Another in a series of so-so wines I?ve had of late. read more
Porta Chardonnay 2007
2008-01-14 18:39:00 Un vino todo terreno para hacer comida rápida… qué quiero decir con esto: un vino para cocinar sin sentir remordimiento y a la vez un vino digno para acompañar la comida ?rápida?, por ejemplo almejas al vino (se lavan, se echan a la olla con una taza de vino y 2 ajos). Viña Casa Porta LOS VIÑEDOS ...
Sebeka 2006 Chardonnay South Africa
2008-01-14 17:42:00 Another ?theme? wine from South Africa. On this one there?s a picture of a cheetah ? in full run ? on the label and they even follow through with cute cheetah print spotting on the fake cork. What?s inside? Surprisingly, it?s a pretty good wine. I?ve had worse from South Africa. read more
Mirassou 2005 Chardonnay California
2008-01-12 17:00:00 It?s a so-so wine at best. Not bad, but nothing special either. Good with dinner perhaps as the acidity will help cut through most light fare. read more
Arbor Mist Peach Chardonnay New York
2008-01-08 21:02:00 This wine is one of many choices from this ?winery.? Popular? Sure. Drinkable? I guess so. But do you really want a wine that has a nutrition label on it? If you are looking for a sweet wine to drink, why not consider Bogle Chenin Blanc, or a Ste Genevieve or DeLoach white zinfandel. You deserve better! read more
De Muller Chardonnay 2006
2008-01-05 21:00:00 Ficha de cata Suntuoso vino blanco elaborado a partir de nuestras ricas uvas mediterráneas de Chardonnay, de gran carácter y personalidad. Personalidad proveniente de su fermentación y envejecimiento en barricas de roble francés, americano, húngaro, ruso, rumanés, eslovaco y alemán y posterior batonnage. La fermentación y el tiempo que nuestro Chardonnay ha pasado en barrica le profiere ...
Not so sure
2008-01-02 13:22:00 Why we bought this bottle of wine. Dutcher Crossing was the first winery we stopped at on our honeymoon, so it might have been sheer excitement, or the notion that we had to buy at least a bottle or two from every winery we stopped at, or that we thought this was how Chardonnay was supposed to be. While we were big wine drinkers before we went to Sonoma for the first time, we honestly didn't drink a lot of California wines (how ironic given how many we drink now) and we mostly stuck unoaked white wines....So we bought this bottle of 2005 Dutcher Crossing Chardonnay from Castello Vineyard for$26. It clocked in at 14.3% alcohol and had a real cork closure. On the nose it was all oak and butter at first and that took a while to blow off to reveal any other aromas. After a bit of time, I found lemon, vanilla, green apple, and a touch of pear. However, it was heavily dominated by the butter and oak. In the mouth I got flavors of lemon, pear, and oak. The wine was buttery overall...
By: Wannabe Wino
Screw Kappa Nappa 2005 Chardonnay California
2007-12-30 20:33:00 A wine reviewed while whiling away the hours at a local Austin watering hole. Not a spectacular wine, as it needs (at least for me) something more for my taste buds. But you have to love the name, and yes, it does have a screw cap closure. read more
Black Swan 2006 Chardonnay Australia
2007-12-30 20:30:00 In a word, lousy! Try Hayes Ranch, Coppola Gold Label, Kendall Jackson or Dynamite for a chardonnay, or their Shiraz-Cabernet, which is much better. read more
Morandé Pionero Chardonnay 2005
2007-12-20 19:28:00 SurVino: Este vino Chardonnay varietal, fue un buen compañero para finalizar un arduo y caluroso día de diciembre. Hermoso color amarillo pálido con notas verdosas. En nariz predomina la fruta tropical con alguna nota a hierbas. En boca es un vino fresco y bien equilibrado, persistencia media. Descripción Viña Morandé: Color amarillo pálido con un matiz de ...
Cavas Lavernoya Chardonnay 2004
2007-12-20 17:34:00 En este vino no hay nada al asar. Ya desde la botella y su etiquetado, abren la curiosidad y la imaginación, llevándonos por caminos más cercanos al arte que al marketing de manual. A más de alguno puede parecerle una antigüedad, una botella digna de un anticuario de piezas modernistas y art nouveau. El color amarillo ...
Torreón de Paredes ?Valle de Rengo?, Chardonnay 2006.
2007-12-17 16:07:00 Las uvas para este vino son cosechadas usualmente a mediados del mes de Febrero, en su óptimo estado de madurez y su fermentación se realiza en estanques de acero inoxidable. De color amarillo pálido con matices dorados, aroma a frutas tropicales piña, plátano y notas florales, en boca es joven, fresco, frutoso y ...
LaTerre 2006 Chardonnay California
2007-12-14 01:59:00 It?s a review from a somewhat up scale watering hole. Obtained clandestinely, of course! On balance, a pretty balanced wine?. read more
Luna di Luna 2005 Chardonnay-Pinot Grigio Italy
2007-12-13 23:34:00 A blended wine from Italy. Blended? More like cycled through a Cuisinart? Something got lost in translation read more
Ste. Chateau Michelle 2005 Chardonnay Washington
2007-12-13 22:53:00 It?s a good effort, at least in my humble opinion and a better sipping wine than a dinner wine. Something with more subtle notes would have scored higher. read more
Can Feixes Blanc Selecció 2006
2007-12-12 20:29:00 Cata: Botella tipo Rhin alta de color verde y una etiqueta clásica en colores dorados y fondo verde, sencilla. Color amarillo muy pálido, limpio con tenues reflejos verdosos. En nariz muy afrutado, melocotón bien maduro, manzana y con un toque cítrico, muy agradable. En boca es un vino fresco, acidez y cuerpo medios con buena fruta, también se siente ...
Duc de Foix Chardonnay 2005
2007-12-07 18:39:00 SurVino: Encontramos este chardonnay en una bodega de Barcelona a un precio excelente. Es un vino con fuerza que resiste bien la guarda por 3 o 4 años gracias al aporte de la madera. En boca predominan notas a plátano y vainilla. Se recomienda sobre todo si se encuentra a buen precio, pues el gasto será ...
Napa Valley?s Greatest New Restaurant: Ubuntu Combines Spirituality, Yoga,
2007-12-02 18:40:00 Since 1981 I have been on a mission to eat in every great restaurant the world over. Living in San Francisco, and traveling, has given me every opportunity to hit many 5 Star establishments. The list includes: Charlie Trotter, Aqua (SF), Masa’s (SF), Martini House (Napa), Gary Danko (SF), Jardiniere, Postrio, Boulevard, Slanted Door, ...
By: deansguide
Electric Reindeer NV Chardonnay
2007-11-22 22:06:00 Just in time for Christmas, a wine for the holidays and maybe the New Year. It?s one of several varieties from these folks. Sadly, it?s only so-so as wine goes. read more
Turning Leaf 2006 Chardonnay
2007-11-22 20:04:00 It?s an another wine from the Gallo stable, this one a white. Good for sipping but perhaps not for dinner. read more
WBW #39 Silver Burgundy
2007-11-14 12:33:00 Neil of Brooklyn Guy's Wine and Food Blog is our host for this monthly installment of Wine Blogging Wednesday, the brainchild of Lenn of Lenndevours. The theme Neil has set for us this month is Silver Burgundy, by which he was referring to wines from Cote Chalonnaise or the Maconnais. Other than Chablis or Beaujolais, we had free reign to choose a wine. Neil gave the slight suggestion that great wines could be found for between $12-$25, so off I went to The Winery in Old Town Alexandria (my new favorite wine shop!) in search of a fitting bottle.I found a bottle of 2005 Jean Manciat Macon Charnay White Burgundy Wine. Otherwise, the bottle proclaims Appellation Macon Charnay Controlee Franclieu. I'm not very good at reading these bottles, I rely on Marcus for that! The wine clocked in at 13.5% alcohol by volume, had a real cork closure, and cost me $15.99 at The Winery. I understand from the owner of The Winery (excellent lady with great wine suggestions every time we visit) ...
By: Wannabe Wino
WBW #39 Silver Burgundy
2007-11-14 12:33:00 Neil of Brooklyn Guy's Wine and Food Blog is our host for this monthly installment of Wine Blogging Wednesday, the brainchild of Lenn of Lenndevours. The theme Neil has set for us this month is Silver Burgundy, by which he was referring to wines from Cote Chalonnaise or the Maconnais. Other than Chablis or Beaujolais, we had free reign to choose a wine. Neil gave the slight suggestion that great wines could be found for between $12-$25, so off I went to The Winery in Old Town Alexandria (my new favorite wine shop!) in search of a fitting bottle.I found a bottle of 2005 Jean Manciat Macon Charnay White Burgundy Wine. Otherwise, the bottle proclaims Appellation Macon Charnay Controlee Franclieu. I'm not very good at reading these bottles, I rely on Marcus for that! The wine clocked in at 13.5% alcohol by volume, had a real cork closure, and cost me $15.99 at The Winery. I understand from the owner of The Winery (excellent lady with great wine suggestions every time we visit) ...
By: Wannabe Wino
Some Of The Reasons Chardonnay Is A Favorite Among White Wines - By Gregg H
2007-11-11 07:07:00 Chardonnay wine is named for the Chardonnay grapes that are used to create it. These grapes originated in the Burgundy and Champagne regions of France but have adapted well to conditions all over the world. The ease of growing Chardonnay grapes have helped them to spread to many parts of the world. Chardonnay grapes ...
Some Of The Reasons Chardonnay Is A Favorite Among White Wines
2007-11-09 00:00:00 Chardonnay wine is named for the Chardonnay grapes that are used to create it. These grapes originated in the Burgundy and Champagne regions of France but have adapted well to conditions all over the world. The ease of growing Chardonnay grapes have helped them to spread to many parts of the world. ...
Meridian 2005 Chardonnay Santa Barbara California
2007-11-08 00:34:00 For the price, it?s not a bad drinking wine. It might also be a good choice for a light lunch. read more
Blancs de Blancs, bodega Sumarroca, 2006.
2007-11-06 20:19:00 Bodega Sumarroca: Proceso de elaboración: A partir de uvas seleccionadas de nuestras fincas, extrayendo solo un 50% del mosto flor y desfangándolo para eliminar las partículas en suspensión, realiza la fermentación a 15º de temperatura durante 3 semanas en depósitos de acero inoxidable. Una vez hecho el ensamblaje de las cinco variedades ( Xarel.lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Muscat ...
Pago de Jean León Petit Chardonnay 2006.
2007-11-05 04:04:00 SurVino: Es posible que dos personas que prueben este vino una en frente de la otra (es decir bajo las mismas condiciones), perciban de forma bastante diferente sus cualidades. Es que el paso por la madera le dá una complejidad que muy pocos vinos blancos ?jóvenes? tienen. Entonces, en aroma hay flores, frutas blancas, cítricos y ...
5 Tips For Choosing A Chardonnay
2007-11-02 16:05:00 Selecting a chardonnay is a fundamental challenge for any white wine drinker. We all know chardonnay, the undisputed champion of white wines. However, many of us would like to know a little bit more about the qualities and characteristics of chardonnay that would help us select this wonderful creation. This article will focus on 5 elements of chardonnay that will help in the selection and enjoyment process.The most fundamental characteristic of chardonnay is that it should be served COLD! Chardonnay served at room temperature, while palatable, is far too bold. The intense flavors at room temperature tend to overwhelm us and any food we might be consuming. As it decreases in temperature, the flavors are toned down, and the flavors are more easily differentiated. So, the colder the chardonnay, the better.It is important to determine the flavors you prefer in your chardonnay. Younger wines tend to be less complex than older varieties. It seems to take time for all the complexities of t...
Cora de Loxarel Muscat, Chardonnay, Xarel·lo, Penedès 2006.
2007-10-31 19:38:00 SurVino: Quienes conozcan el vino Torrontés de la Argentina, encontrarán a primera vista y en naríz la extraordinaria semejanza. Esto se debe a la presencia del Muscat, variedad que para muchos argentinos puede estar emparentada con la criolla Torrontés. Esta predisposición de aroma se ve repentinamente rota cuando se prueba el vino, es seco, bastante aspero, ...
Casas del Bosque, Chardonnay 2005.
2007-10-29 16:19:00 SurVino: Es un vino difícil de olvidar, pues aunque ya lo bebimos hace como tres semanas atrás, su recuerdo aún nos acompaña lo suficiente como para inspirar unas cuantas líneas. En esencia es un vino de roble francés, al parecer imperan más los aromas naturales de la madera que el tostado (no hay confite ni grafito, ...
Raimat Chardonnay, Costers del Segre, 2006.
2007-10-29 04:41:00 Presentación Bodega Raimat: ?Un vino de nuestra tierra, con nuestro propio estilo. De zona fría con aromas a manzana, a piña y florales, como azahar y cítricos. Sobresalen fondos de ahumados característicos de la variedad. En boca es plano, intenso y persistente. De final redondo, equilibrado y muy afrutado en vía retronasal.? SurVino: Este vino tiene una suave ...
Paul Martin's American Bistro, Roseville
2007-10-29 02:19:00 Paul Martin?s American Bistro is having its grand opening tomorrow, Monday, at Eureka Rd in Roseville. I got a preview and tasted their food at the soft opening Friday at lunch with my husband and a friend.The restaurant is a joint venture by Brian Bennett and Paul Flemming. Executive chef is Peter Serantoni and the Day-to-Day Head Chef is Scott Rose that has previously been at Spataro Restaurant and Bar, and Paragary's Bar and Oven, among others. The menu concentrates on ingredient sourced from local farmers/producers.The restaurant has a modern, sleek decor with brick walls and a lot of wood. The large bar covers a full wall of the restaurant and serves up a long list of specialty drinks made with their own fruit infused vodkas, and more.We were seated promptly and ordered a bottle of ZD 2006 Chardonnay (a wine we have enjoyed many times), and were served bread and butter. The butter is hand churned in the restaurant from organic cream. Although there was a wide array of great lo...
By: Tastes of Life
World's best Chardonnay from Kerikeri - TVNZ
2007-10-28 19:56:00 World's best Chardonnay from KerikeriTVNZ, New Zealand - 58 minutes agoA Northland vintage has been named the world's best Chardonnay at the International Chardonnay Challenge in Gisborne. The winemaker behind Black Rocks ...
24th Annual Holiday Open House: Sonoma Valley-Glenn Ellen-Kenwoods? Best Va
2007-10-27 23:26:00 Every year since 1984, the Holiday Open House presents wineries from the Sonoma Valley region and “sweet and savory nibbles.” The festival runs Friday November 23 and Saturday November 24. This year’s addition will be one of the best yet with 20 wineries participating. The list includes: Audelssa, Benzinger, Blackstone, Chateau St. Jean, Eric ... |
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