Saturday, September 28, 2013

Winking Owl Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe apple, pear, toasted oak, and just a hint of a spice undertone.
I had mine solo, as an aperitif, but this wine is excellent with roast chicken.

Friday, September 27, 2013

Fish Eye 2012 Chardonnay

This is an Australian Chardonnay, imported and bottled in California.
There are flavors of fresh apples and pears, as well as a hint of vanilla.
It is great with pasta salad, but I had mine before dinner, as an aperitif.
Excellent!

Sunday, September 22, 2013

Fetzer Sundial Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay. It has flavors of apple, pear and tropical fruits.
I know I recently reviewed this wine. but it bears repeating. It is excellent.
I had mine as an aperitif, but it would be perfect with fish, chicken, or pork, as well.

Saturday, September 21, 2013

FlipFlop Chardonnay

This is a 2011 Chardonnay from California. It is rich and medium-bodied, with notes of vanilla and pineapple. It is an oaked Chardonnay.
I had mine alone as an aperitif, but it would be excellent with pasta, or a chicken Caesar salad.

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Alamos Chardonnay

This wine is from Argentina. It is a Chardonnay. It's flavors are ripe apple and stone fruit.
I had it as an aperitif, but it is excellent with chicken or pasta dishes.

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Robert Mondavi Private Selection Central Coast Chardonnay

This is a rich, oak barrel aged wine. It is from California. There are notes of lemon, pineapple, and peach.

Friday, September 13, 2013

Beringer Founder's Estate Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of green apple and pear, and undertones of vanilla. It is an oaked Chardonnay. I had mine as an aperitif. 

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Fetzer Sundial Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It is an oaked Chardonnay, and has flavors of apple, pear, and tropical fruits. I had mine as an aperitif, but it is excellent with both pork and chicken.

Sunday, September 8, 2013

Woodbridge Chardonnay by Robert Mondavi

This is a California Chardonnay. I have the 2012 vintage. It has bold fruit elements and spice undertones. It would be excellent with roasted chicken or with cheese, but I had mine alone, as an aperitif.

Friday, September 6, 2013

Alice White Chardonnay

This wine is from Australia. It has flavors of apple, pear, and melon.
It is definitely an oaked Chardonnay.

Thursday, September 5, 2013

Folatre Chardonnay

This wine is a Chardonnay from Chile. The color is a brilliant yellow, like straw in the autumn sun.
There are flavors of tropical fruit, pineapple, and banana. It is robust and smooth. Excellent with seafood, chicken, and cheese. I had mine as an aperitif, before dinner.

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay, with elements of pineapple, mango, and papaya, along with undertones of apple and citrus. Smooth, creamy, and wonderful!

Making homemade blackberry and blueberry wine

 On September 29th, I began fermenting two very small bottles of wine: one blackberry and one blueberry. Simple ingredients: the fruit, suga...