Light green/gold in color. The nose has a fair amount of oak still showing but the fruit is a bit faded. The palate is consistent with the nose. It seems like this was probably a bit better a few years ago and probably needs to be drunk sooner than later. For those who like oak drive California Chardonnay, this retails for $30.
This is a $10 Chardonnay from Chile. It is hard to provide "Amazing" at this price point, but this wine is solid, easy drinking and fairly priced. Yellow/green in color. The nose has minerals and slight lemon fruit. On the palate, this is easy drinking with low noticeable acidity. More grapefruit than lemon on the palate. Works great on its own especially for a large gathering.
Light golden in color. The nose has some grapefruit on it along with a bit of lemons and slight apple note. On the palate, this has tons of grapefruit. Great acidity. Long finish. A very unique take on Chardonnay in many ways more resembling a Sauvignon Blanc. Would work with a wide variety of foods. Porbably best drunk in the next few years.
This was very tight at first. Probably should have decanted for an hour. After a bit, it opened and was excellent. Yellow/gold in color. The nose is vanilla/lemon cream. Although "Burgundian" certainly could be used, it is a pretty consistent nose from this vineyard. On the palate, this has a creamy texture. Nice lemon cream with a touch of vanilla and an underlying minerality.
Light golden in color. The nose is very nice. Lemons, slightly candied, a bit of vanilla, and slight spice. On the palate, this has a creamy texture. Good not great acidity. Slightly oily texture. The lemon candy come thru nicely. A bit of oak too on the palate, but mostly integrated at this point. Good finish. Worked well with lighter foods. Seems to still be maturing but getting close to peak. No hurry has a decade or more to go.
Hay gold in color. The nose is filled with green apples and some chalk. A bit of underlying minerality. On the palate, sour green apples which get stronger with air. Good acidity, but not great (especially for Chablis). Long finish. Lots of fruit here. This will go with a wide variety of light and medium weight foods. Not quite what I think of for Chablis, but very much a nice Chardonnay (if that makes sense). Available at Nakedwines.com.
Golden in color. The nose is classic Rhys and gorgeous. Lemon cream and vanilla with an underlying rocky minerality. On the palate, this is almost seamless in a creamy texture. Lemon and vanilla notes. Bright fruit. It is not as big as some vintages but this is not reticent either. Delicious. Still youthful. It opens in the glass and improves in the bottle. So good right now it might not be worth risking holding, but it should still get better. One of the best California Chardonnays I have had.
Light golden in color. The nose has some lemons, a bit of hay but a touch of oxidation as well. Not too much though. On the palate, the lemons carry thru with nice acidity. Slightly candied on the finish. This kept improving all night with air and the bit of oxidation seemed less obvious as other elements were more present. Nice finish. This worked quite well with a funghi pizza. It may improve a bit with more storage, but it seems like it should be drunk sooner than later at this point. Of course, one always worries with oxidation and white Burgundies.
Light golden in color. The nose is clean with slight lemon notes. There is some lumber on the nose too. On the palate, this has little fruit but some. There is a bitterness. Decent acidity. At around $8, it drinks ok with or without food. No obvious faults but nothing amazing either.
emBrazen is a new line of wines honoring bold women who were trailblazers in their fields. This one honors Celia Crus, salsa singer originally from Cuba. Look her up. Yellow gold in color. The nose has slight grapefruit. On the palate, this is easy. Not a lot of acidity here. Slight grapefruit. This retails for $16 which is a fair price. The label is sure to start a few discussion.
