Skip the A.B., love the C
Ever hear the term “ABC” for wine?
It stands for “Anything but Chardonnay”. So in context I’ve heard “ABC” being
the answer when one was asked what type of wine they like. Don’t get me wrong,
there are regions, grapes, or vineyards I don’t care for but I don’t limit
myself. I enjoy many wines from even the most obscure grapes and from the most
obscure countries. So when I hear that term I cringe.
Chardonnay
can be outstanding but the grape itself is fairly neutral. The flavors
generally are derived from terroir and oak. Team that up with the many
different styles to vinify Chardonnay. The results are several different
tasting profiles from lean and crisp all the way through rich and buttery.
Gary Farrell
Chardonnay, 2011 from California’s Russian River Valley is an excellent
Chardonnay and represents what the beautiful Chardonnay grape can do! Alluring aromas of star fruit, kiwi, and lemon peel,
followed by delicious flavors of lemon oil, tropical fruit, honey, and a hint
of pineapple. It was rich and creamy,
(texture from extended less stirring during malolactic fermentation), complex
yet super balanced! This wine had me thinking about the aromas/flavors days
after.
So yea, I guess I’m an “ABC” kinda guy – All ‘bout
Chardonnay! It’s getting warmer out, perfect for whites and what better way to
bring on spring than to pop open a tasty white like this Chardonnay!
Sláinte! TCW
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