Saturday, December 27, 2014

Glen Ellen Reserve Chardonnay

This is a 2012 California Chardonnay. It has flavors of pear and butterscotch, with a hint of oak. It is rich and creamy. Yummy! I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Thursday, December 25, 2014

William Hill Chardonnay

This is a wonderful California Chardonnay that I enjoyed at The Claddagh Restaurant in High Point NC. It has flavors of ripe tree fruit, citrus, brown spice, and tropical fruit. It is an oaked Chardonnay. I enjoyed it while sampling The Claddagh's Christmas buffet.

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

Villa Appalaccia Allegra

Allegra is a sparkling white wine from Villa Appalachia, a winery in Southern Virginia. It is refreshing and delightful as an aperitif, or with h'ors d'ouevres.

Sunday, December 21, 2014

Duplin Winery Naughty & Nice

This is a white holiday wine by NC vintner Duplin Winery. It is a sweet table wine, made from a blend of Niagara and Scuppernong grapes. Delightful! Merry Christmas and Happy Yule everyone!

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Gallo Family Vineyards Limited Edition Apple and Caramel Holiday White Blend

This is a holiday wine, from California. It is a light white wine blend with flavors of apple and caramel. Delightful!

Friday, November 28, 2014

2013 Jacob's Creek Chardonnay

This is a Chardonnay from Southeastern Australia, with flavors of ripe peach and melon. It is a lightly oaked wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Friday, November 21, 2014

The Naked Grape Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay.  It is NOT an oaked Chardonnay. It has fresh flavors of pineapple and peach. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Thursday, November 20, 2014

2013 Beringer Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It is oaked. There are flavors of peach, apricot, and golden delicious apples. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Wednesday, November 19, 2014

Winking Owl White Zinfandel

This is a California White Zinfandel. It has flavors of ripe strawberries. I had mine chilled as an aperitif. It was purchased at Aldi.

Sunday, November 16, 2014

Flirty Bird Sauvignon Blanc

This is a Spanish Sauvignon Blanc that I purchased at Aldi. It has flavors of melon, citrus, and green apples, with a slight grassy undertone. It is light-bodied and refreshing. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Saturday, November 15, 2014

2013 Beringer Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay. It has flavors of peach, apricot, and golden delicious apples. It is a ripe, medium-bodied wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. Delightful!

Friday, November 14, 2014

Sutter Home 2012 Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It is an oaked Chardonnay. There are flavors of citrus, pear, peach, and apple. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Thursday, November 13, 2014

Fish Eye 2013 Chadonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay. It is medium-bodied, with flavors of apple and pear, and a hint of vanilla. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but it would be excellent with pork, or a pasta salad.

Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Matthew Fox Vineyards Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of pineapple, vanilla, pear and tropical fruit. It is an oaked wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but it goes well with chicken, fish, and pork dishes.

Sunday, November 9, 2014

Flirty Bird White Wine Blend

This is a white wine blend from Spain; a 2012 vintage. I purchased mine at Aldi. It is medium-bodied, and has flavors of citrus fruit. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Saturday, November 8, 2014

Oak Leaf Vineyards Chardonnay

This is a medium-bodied, oaked California Chardonnay. It has flavors of green apple and pineapple. It is very smooth. I had mine chilled as an aperitif, but it would paid well with seafood dishes.

Friday, November 7, 2014

Barefoot Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of green apple, ripe peach, and honey, with a hint of vanilla. It is an oaked Chardonnay. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. This would, however, pair well with seafood and chicken.

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi 2013 Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe pear and apple, a hint of vanilla, and a touch of oak. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, November 2, 2014

2009 Alice White Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from South Eastern Australia. It has flavors of ripe apple, pear and melon. I had mine chilled as an aperitif, but it is excellent with a creamy pasta or chicken.

Saturday, November 1, 2014

Lindeman's 2013 Bin 65 Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from South Eastern Australia. It has flavors of ripe peach and melon. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but it pairs well with chicken, salad, or seafood.

Thursday, October 30, 2014

Redwood Creek Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe apple, citrus, vanilla, and undertones of sweet brown spice. Delightful as an aperitif.

Wednesday, October 29, 2014

Frontera Chardonnay by Concha y Toro

This is a Chilean Chardonnay. It has flavors of apple and papaya, and is an oaked Chardonnay. It is delightful! I had mine chilled as an aperitif. It was purchased at Just Save in Thomasville, NC.

Wednesday, October 22, 2014

2013 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe pear and apple, undertones of vanilla, and a note of oak. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, October 12, 2014

2013 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe pear and apple, with an undertone of vanilla. It is an oaked Chardonnay. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Friday, October 10, 2014

2013 Jacob's Creek Chardonnay

This is an Australian Chardonnay. I purchased it at Food Lion. It has flavors of lemon, ripe peach, and melon. It is an oaked Chardonnay. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Thursday, October 9, 2014

2013 Beringer Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of peach, apricot, and golden delicious apples.
It is an oaked Chardonnay. I purchased mine at Food Lion, and served it chilled as an aperitif.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Southern Point Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay that I purchased on sale at Walgreens.
It is delightful. It has citrus flavors, and a bit of apple. It is an oaked Chardonnay.
I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, September 28, 2014

Riunite White Lambrusco

Riunite wines are imported from Italy. This white lambrusco is a delightful rose, with a distinct strawberry undertones, as well as other flavors of ripe fruit. It has a very soft finish.
The lambrusco grape has been grown a very long time; it dates to ancient Rome.
I had mine well chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, September 21, 2014

Winking Owl Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay that I purchased at Aldi. It has flavors of ripe apple, pear, toasted oak, and just a hint of spice. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Mission Bell Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay, with flavors of ripe apples, tropical fruit, vanilla, and oak.
I had mine chilled as an aperitif. It was purchased at Just Save.

Friday, August 8, 2014

Mission Bell Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It is a rich golden color, with flavors of ripe apple, tropical fruits, and vanilla, with an oak undertone. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. I bought this white wine at Just Save in Thomasville, NC.

Thursday, August 7, 2014

Lost Vineyards white sangria

This is a delightful white wine from Spain. It has multiple fruit flavors. I cut up a white peach in my glass.

Saturday, August 2, 2014

Rex-Goliath Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of pineapple and citrus. It is an oaked Chardonnay. It is delicious chilled, as an aperitif.

Friday, August 1, 2014

Barefoot Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of green apples, peaches, honey and vanilla, with a touch of butter. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Woodbridge Chardonnay by Robert Mondavi

This is a 2013 California Chardonnay. It is an oaked wine. It has flavors of ripe peach and apple, with a touch of vanilla. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Saturday, July 26, 2014

2012 Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It is an oaked wine, with flavors of ripe peach and mango. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Friday, July 18, 2014

Frontera Chardonnay

This is a Chardonnay from Chile. It is produced by Concha y Toro. There are flavors of apple and papaya.
It is an oaked wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Saturday, July 12, 2014

2012 Barefoot Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of green apple, peach, vanilla, honey, and a hint of butter.

Wednesday, July 9, 2014

Gnarly Head Chardonnay

This is a 2011 California Chardonnay. It has flavors of pineapple, pear, melon, citrus, and a light touch of vanilla. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Friday, July 4, 2014

Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay

This is a 2013 Australian Chardonnay. It has flavors of peach and melon. It is an oaked wine.
I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Thursday, July 3, 2014

Beringer Chardonnay

This is a 2013 California Chardonnay. It has flavors of peach, apricot, and golden delicious apples. It is an oaked Chardonnay. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, June 29, 2014

Oakleaf Vineywards Sauvignon Blanc

This is a California white wine, a Sauvignon Blanc. It has flavors of lemon and melon, and is medium-bodied.
I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Saturday, June 28, 2014

Oakleaf Vineyards Pinot Grigio

This is a California white wine, a Pinot Grigio. It has flavors of apple, peach, and citrus. It is very refreshing.
I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Saturday, June 21, 2014

Two Vines Chardonnay

This is a 2011 Chardonnay from Washington State. It has flavors of pear and apple. It is an oaked Chardonnay.

Friday, June 20, 2014

Thursday, June 19, 2014

Beringer Founder's Estate Chardonnay

This is a 2012 California Chardonnay. It has flavors of apple and pear and vanilla, with oak undertones.
I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Friday, May 30, 2014

Banrock Station Strawberry Bellini

These come in canned packs of four. They are made from Austrailian sparking wine and strawberry juice.
They are delightful!

Wednesday, May 28, 2014

Flirty Bird Sauvignon Blanc

This is a 2012 Sauvignon Blanc. It has flavors of  melon, citrus, and green apples, with hints of grass.
It is semi-dry, and best chilled. A delight.

Friday, May 23, 2014

tisdale chardonnay

This is a California chardonnay. It has flavors of pineapple and citrus flavors and is an oaked wine.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Night Harvest Chardonnay

It is a California Chardonnay. It has ripe pear and green apple flavors, as well as vanilla undertones. It is an oaked Chardonnay.

Sunday, May 18, 2014

Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Robert Mondavi Central Coast Private Selection

This is a 2013 California Chardonnay. It is oaked, and has flavors of lemon blossom, pineapple, and  peach.

Sunday, May 11, 2014

Folatre Chardonnay

This is a Chilean Chardonnay. It has flavors of banana and pineapple, and is an oaked Chardonnay.

Saturday, May 10, 2014

Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Chardonnay

This is a a 2012 California Chardonnay. There are flavors of ripe pear and apple, as well as vanilla. It is definitely an oaked wine.

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Sprinkle Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It is a golden color, and has flavors of ripe apples and tropical fruit.

Sunday, April 27, 2014

Sutter Home Chardonnay

This a 2012 California Chardonnay. It was purchased at Food Lion. It has flavors of citrus, pear, peach, and apple. It is an oaked wine.

Saturday, April 26, 2014

The Naked Grape Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of pineapple and peach. It does not taste oaked.

Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Flirty Bird

Flirty Bird is a blended white table wine that I purchased at Aldi. It is a 2012 vintage. Delightful! Smooth, and light, semi-dry.

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Thorny Rose Chardonnay

This is a 2011 Chardonnay from Washington state. It has flavors of green apple and ripe tropical fruit. It is an oaked wine.

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Flipflop Chardonnay

This is a 2012 California Chardonnay. There are flavors of pineapple and vanilla.
It is an oaked Chardonnay.

Saturday, April 12, 2014

Jacob's Creek Chardonnay

This is a 2013 Australian Chardonnay. It has flavors of lemon, ripe peach, and melon. It is an oaked Chardonnay. I enjoyed mine as an aperitif, but it would be equally good with grilled fish or chicken.

Sunday, March 30, 2014

The California Collection by Beringer Chardonnay

This is a 2010 California Chardonnay. It has flavors of peach, apricot, and golden delicious apples. It is an oaked Chardonnay.

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Pinecroft Vineyards Chardonnay

This is a California, oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear. I purchased it  at Food Lion. A delight!

Sunday, March 16, 2014

Cul de Sac Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. which I purchased at Just Save.
It has citrus flavors and a lot of oak overtones.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Trader Joe's Vinas Chilenas Reserve Chardonnay

This is a Chilean 2013 Chardonnay. Fresh and light, with lots of tropical and citrus flavors.
It is wonderful! I had mine as an aperitif, in a chilled glass, but I think it would be great with seafood.

Saturday, March 8, 2014

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Lil Koala Chardonnay

This is an Australian Chardonnay that I bought at Aldi. It has flavors of peach and pear, as well as hints of citrus. It is very smooth, and is an oaked Chardonnay.

Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Charles Shaw Chardonnay

AKA Two Buck Chuck, from Trader Joe's.
It is a California Chardonnay, with hints of apple and melon, with vanilla undertones.
A find!

Sunday, March 2, 2014

Beringer Chardonnay

This is a 2012 California Chardonnay, with flavors of peach, apricot, and golden delicious apples. It is delightful chilled as an aperitif.

Saturday, February 15, 2014

Jacob's Creek Chardonnay

This is an Australian Chardonnay, from 2013, with flavors of lemon, ripe peach, and melon, and undertones of oak.

Friday, February 14, 2014

Flipflop Chardonnay

A 2012 California Chardonnaych sip, it has flavors of pineapple and vanilla. A creamy finish to each sip.

Friday, January 17, 2014

Winking Owl Chardonnay

A California Chardonnay with tastes of ripe apple and pear, toasted oak, and a hint of spice.

Sunday, January 5, 2014

Biltmore Chardonnay Sur Lies

This is a Chardonnay from a North Carolina winery. It is medium-bodied, with flavors of fresh fruit.

Friday, January 3, 2014

Sprinkle Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe apples and tropical fruit. I had mine solo, as an aperitif.

Peach Sparkletini by Verdi

A peach champagne.....so peachy you can taste the fuzz of the peach! Yummy!

Thursday, January 2, 2014

Meridian Vineyards

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of honeysuckle and vanilla, with also pineapple and grapefruit.
Delightful!

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