Sunday, November 22, 2015

2015 New Leaf Chardonnay

This is an Argentinian Chardonnay, purchased at Aldi. It has flavors of tropical fruit and melon, with some floral notes. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but I think it would be especially good with seafood dishes, or perhaps soft cheeses.
It is fair trade certified.

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

2013 14 Hands Winery Chardonnay

It is an oaked, Washington State Chardonnay. It has a floral aroma, with flavors of vanilla, melon, apple, and pear. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Thursday, September 24, 2015

2013 Dreaming Tree Chardonnay

This is a Central Coast California Chardonnay. It is an oaked wine. It has flavors of brown spice, and citrus. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, September 13, 2015

2012 Smoking Loon Chardonnay

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

Thursday, September 3, 2015

2014 Folatre Chardonnay

This is a Chilean Chardonnay. It is oaked, with flavors of mango, papaya, and banana. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Sunday, August 30, 2015

The Naked Grape Chardonnay

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

Saturday, August 29, 2015

Barefoot Refresh Crisp White Spritzer

This is a light, slightly sweet bubbly white wine from Barefoot Cellars. It has flavors of apple, ripe pear, and peach. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Friday, August 28, 2015

2014 Woodbridge Sauvignon Blanc

This is a California white wine, with flavors of lime and tropical fruit. It is very refreshing, crisp, and light. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, August 23, 2015

2014 Jacob's Creek Chardonnay

This is an oaked white wine from Australia, with flavors of lemon, stone fruit, and melon. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Saturday, August 22, 2015

2013 Stag's Leap Reserve Chardonnay

This is an oaked, California white wine. It has flavors of lemon zest, white peach, and pear. It was served at O'So's Tavern in Winston-Salem, NC. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Saturday, August 15, 2015

Beringer Pinot Grigio

This is a light California white wine, with flavors of ripe peach and citrus. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Wednesday, August 12, 2015

Jacob's Creek Two Lands Chardonnay

This is a 2014 Australian oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of melon, ripe peach, and citrus. I had mind chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, August 9, 2015

2013 Seaglass Chardonnay

This is a Napa Valley unoaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of tropical fruit, ripe apple, and Meyer lemon. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Saturday, August 8, 2015

Chateau Morrissette Mountain Apple Wine

This is an apple wine, made at a Virginia winery. It is slightly sweet, like biting into a fresh mountain apple. I had mine chilled.

Thursday, August 6, 2015

2013 Woodbridge Lightly Oaked Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay, by Robert Mondavi Vineyards. It is oaked. It has flavors of citrus and green apple. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Friday, July 31, 2015

La Crema Chardonnay

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

The Impromptu Goose

This is a Sauvignon Blanc from New Zealand, with flavors of lime and grapefruit, and an aftertaste of green pepper. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Thursday, July 30, 2015

2014 Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay

This is an Australian Chardonnay. It has flavors of apple and tropical fruit. It is an oaked Chardonnay. I had mind chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, July 26, 2015

2013 Tom Gore Vineyards

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

Saturday, July 25, 2015

2012 Chateau St. Jean

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

Friday, July 24, 2015

2013 Bogle Vineyards

This is a California, oaked Chardonnay, with flavors of tropical fruit and ripe apple and pear. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Thursday, July 23, 2015

2013 Josh Cellars Chardonnay

This is a California oaked Chardonnay. It has the taste of summer, with flavors of ripe tropical fruit. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Sunday, July 19, 2015

2013 Belle Ambiance

This is a California oaked white wine. It has flavors of apple and creamy peach. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Saturday, July 18, 2015

2013 Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It is oaked, with flavors of citrus, tropical fruits, and pineapple. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Friday, July 17, 2015

2013 Milestone Chardonnay

This is a California oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of apple, pear, and tropical fruit. It is a full-bodied white wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Thursday, July 16, 2015

2013 Sea Glass Sauvignon Blanc

This is a California white wine, with flavors of tropical fruit. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Cakebread Merlot

This is a California, Napa Valley red wine. It has flavors of black cherry, red plum, and black currant, with just a hint of pomegranate. I enjoyed mine at room temperature as an aperitif.

Kenwood Chardonnay

This is a California oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of pear, apple, and lime, with hints of toasted vanilla and just a touch of ginger. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, July 12, 2015

2013 Mark West Chardonnay

This is a California oaked white wine.It has flavors of apple, pear, fig, and toasted oak.
I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Beringer Pinot Grigio

This is a California white wine. It is light-bodied, with flavors of white peach and citrus. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Friday, July 10, 2015

2013 Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of lemon, green apple, nectarine, peach, and brown sugar. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Thursday, July 9, 2015

2013 Chateau St. Michelle Chardonnay

This is a California oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of apple and citrus. It is a Chardonnay Sur Lie.

Sunday, July 5, 2015

Sangriana Sangria

This is a Spanish sangria, purchased at Aldi. I combined mine with fresh lemon, lime, orange, raspberries, strawberries, and maraschino cherries, and chilled.

Thursday, July 2, 2015

Villa Mantella Pinot Grigio

This is an Italian white wine, purchased at Aldi. It has flavors of honeysuckle, pear, and peach, with floral aromas. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, June 28, 2015

2013 Flirty Bird White Blend

This is a Spanish white wine, purchased at Aldi. It is medium-bodied, with flavors of citrus fruit. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Saturday, June 27, 2015

2013 Fetzer Sundial Chardonnay

This is a California oaked white wine. It has flavors of ripe apple, pear, and tropical fruit. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Friday, June 26, 2015

Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay

This is a California oaked white wine. It has flavors of green apple, melon, and pear, with just a hint of brown spice.

Frontera Chardonnay

This is a Chilean oaked Chardonnay by Concha y Toro. It has flavors of apple and papaya. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Conundrum white wine blend

This is a California blend of several varietals. I has flavors of green apple, tangerine, and honeysuckle blossom, with peach and apricot and green melon notes, and just a hint of vanilla. It definitely had Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc in it, although I am not sure what other varietals were included.

Saturday, June 20, 2015

2011 Thorny Rose Chardonnay

This is an oaked California white wine. It has flavors of ripe fruit and fresh apple. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Wednesday, June 17, 2015

L'il Koala Chardonnay

This is an Australian Chardonnay, purchased at Aldi. It is an oaked wine, with flavors of ripe peach and pear, with just a touch of citrus. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Friday, June 12, 2015

Winking Owl Chardonnay

This is an oaked California white wine. It has flavors of ripe apple, pear, toasted oak, and just a hint of brown spice. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Thursday, June 11, 2015

Barefoot Bubbly Champagne

This is a California Champagne, with flavors of ripe apple. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Wednesday, June 10, 2015

David Stone Vineyards Chardonnay

This is an oaked, California white wine. It has flavors of apple and pear, pineapple, and citrus,  with a hint of toasted vanilla. It is medium-bodied. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, June 7, 2015

2013 Dark Horse Chardonnay

This is a California, oaked white wine. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, brown spice, and caramel. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Saturday, June 6, 2015

2013 Au Contraire Chardonnay

This is a California, oaked white wine. It has flavors of lemon, pear, and apple, with a slight aroma of jasmine. Distinct flavored of toasted oak. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Friday, June 5, 2015

2012 Taproot Chardonnay

This is a California oaked white wine. It has flavors of apple and tropical fruit.
I had mine chilled an aperitif.

Sunday, May 24, 2015

2013 Kendall Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay

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

Friday, May 22, 2015

2012 Biltmore Chardonnay Sur Lies

This is an oaked white wine, from North Carolina. It has flavors of fresh fruit. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Thursday, May 21, 2015

Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc

This is a 2014 California white wine. It has citrus and mineral flavors, and is delightful chilled, as an aperitif.

Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Alamos Chardonnay

This is a Chardonnay from Argentina. It is an oaked, full-flavored wine. It has flavors of ripe apple and stone fruit. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, May 10, 2015

Winking Owl White Zinfandel

This is a California white zinfandel wine, purchased at Aldi. It has flavors of cranberry and watermelon, with undertones of cherry and strawberry. It has a delightful sweetness. A very light wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Saturday, May 9, 2015

Rex-Goliath Chardonnay

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

David Stone Chardonnay

This is a California oaked Chardonnay, purchased at Walgreens. It has flavors of pineapple and citrus. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Thursday, May 7, 2015

Southern Point Chardonnay

This is a California, oaked white wine, purchased at Walgreens. It had flavors of peach and pineapple, and a hint of spice. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Friday, April 17, 2015

Flipflop Chardonnay

This is a California, oaked white wine. It is medium-bodied, with flavors of ripe pineapple and soft vanilla. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Thursday, April 16, 2015

The Naked Grape Chardonnay

This is a California white wine. It is not an oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of pineapple and ripe peach. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Sunday, April 12, 2015

Yellow Tail Chardonnay

This is an Australian oaked Chardonnay. It has ripe tropical fruit flavors. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Cakebread Chardonnay

This is a Napa Valley, California oaked wine. It had flavors of ripe golden apple, pear, and lemon.
We had a bottle at Sammy G's Tavern in High Point , NC with dinner. Delightful!

Friday, April 3, 2015

Rex Goliath Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay. It has flavors of pineapple and citrus fruits. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Wednesday, April 1, 2015

2013 Sterling Vintner's Collection Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It has flavors of lush pineapple, peach, and vanilla. It is an oaked wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Friday, March 27, 2015

Banfi Fontanelle Chardonnay

This is an Italian Chardonnay, oaked, with flavors of peach, vanilla, citrus, and herb. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, with an appetizer of herbed olive oil and crusts of bread. Delightful!

2013 Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay

This is an Australian Chardonnay. It is an oaked wine. It has flavors of peach and melon. Buttery smooth finished taste. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Wednesday, March 25, 2015

2012 Columbia Crest Chardonnay

This is a California oaked wine. It has tropical fruit flavors.  I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. It was purchased at Harris Teeter.

Friday, March 20, 2015

2012 Flirty Bird White Blend

This is a Spanish white wine blend, purchased at Aldi. It has flavors of citrus fruit. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. Delightful!

Thursday, March 19, 2015

2012 Fetzer Sundial Chardonnay

This is a California, oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe apple, pear, and tropical fruit. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. It was purchased at Just Save.

Sunday, March 15, 2015

2012 Milestone Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It is an oaked wine. It has a full bouquet of fruit flavors. I had mine chilled as an aperitif. Delightful!

Saturday, March 14, 2015

Rex Goliath Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It is an oaked wine. It has citrus and pineapple flavors. It is bright and sunny, like a day at the beach. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Friday, March 13, 2015

2013 Burlwood Cellars Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay, purchased at Aldi. It has flavors of ripe peach and pineapple. It is an oaked Chardonnay. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Wednesday, March 11, 2015

Lil Koala Chardonnay

This is an Australian Chardonnay, purchased at Aldi. It is an oaked wine. It has flavors of ripe peach and pear, with just a hint of citrus. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. Reminds me of Yellowtail Chardonnay.

Saturday, March 7, 2015

Winking Owl Chardonnay

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

Thursday, March 5, 2015

2013 William Wright Sauvignon Blanc

This is a California white wine, purchased at Aldi. It has flavors of green apple, citrus and tropical fruits. I had mine chilled as an aperitif, but I think it would be delightful with grilled seafood.

Saturday, February 21, 2015

2013 Kendall-Jackson Vintner's Reserve Chardonnay

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

Friday, February 20, 2015

2012 Gnarly Head Chardonnay

This is a California, oaked Chardonnay, with flavors of pineapple, pear, and tropical melon. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Wednesday, February 11, 2015

2012 Fetzer Sundial Chardonnay

This is a California oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of apple, pear, and tropical fruits. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Sunday, February 8, 2015

2013 Blackstone Chardonnay

This is a California oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of lemon and peach, and undertones of toasted vanilla. I had mine chilled as an aperitif.

Saturday, February 7, 2015

Redwood Creek Chardonnay

This is a California, oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe apple, citrus, and vanilla, with undertones of sweet brown spice. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. Delightful!

Thursday, February 5, 2015

2010 California Collection Chardonnay by Beringer

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

Sunday, February 1, 2015

2013 Beringer Founder's Estate Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay, with flavors of green apple and pear, and vanilla spice undertones. It is an oaked Chardonnay. I had mine chilled as an aperitif, but it would be excellent with pasta in white sauce or chicken dishes, in particular.

Thursday, January 8, 2015

David Stone Vineyards Chardonnay

This is a California Chardonnay. It is oaked. It has flavors of ripe apple, toasted vanilla, pear, pineapple and citrus. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. However,  it would be great with any light meal.

Saturday, January 3, 2015

Sea Ridge Chardonnay

This is a 2012 California Chardonnay. It has flavors of tropical fruit, citrus, and butterscotch. It is an oaked Chardonnay. I had mine chilled as an aperitif, but it would be excellent with any light meal.

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