Beringer Main and Vine Chardonnay

This is a dry,  oaked California Chardonnay. It has flavors of green apple, stonefruit, and citrus, with oak and spice understones. I enjoyed mine chilled as an aperitif, with a sharp cheddar cheese ball and some rosemary and olive oil Triscuit.

Biltmore Estate Champagne

This sparking wine is the Blanc de Blancs Brut champagne of North Carolina vintner Biltmore Estates Winery.  I purchased the particular bottle that this post is about in October 2009, when I took my parents on a weekend getaway for their upcoming November wedding anniversary.
It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, as well as hints of lemon.
I enjoyed mine chilled, as a champagne cocktail, using Angostura bitters, a pinch of sugar, a twist of lemon peel, and a maraschino cherry.

Cupcake Vineyards Prosecco

This is a semi-dry sparkling white wine from northern Italy. Perfect for celebrating holidays, special occasions, or just to enjoy. I had mine chilled, and actually made a cocktail out of it, by adding Angostura bitters, a pinch of sugar, a sliver of fresh lemon, and a maraschino cherry.

Chateau Morrisette cherry wine

Part of the Chateau Morrisette Orchard Series produced by Virginia winery Chateau Morrisette, this slightly sweet, rich, smooth wine is just wonderful!  It is best when chilled, and delightful to enjoy on its own, but I found it perfect when paired with roast duck.

Christmas at Biltmore white wine

This is the white wine bottled especially for the Christmas holiday season by  Biltmore Estates Winery in North Carolina. It is semi-sweet,  fragrant and light.  Perfect for the holiday it was made to celebrate. I enjoyed mine chilled, as an aperitif, but I think it would be just delightful with dessert.

2016 Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from southeastern Australia. It is a medium-bodied white wine, with flavors of green apple, ripe pear, and citrus, and hints of toasted oak and brown spice. I enjoyed mine chilled, as an aperitif, but it is also excellent with grilled seafood or roasted chicken.

Merry Christmas!

Just wanted to thank those of you who read my wine blog. I haven't posted any tasting notes in awhile, but hopefully will make up for that shortly.

Merry Christmas!
There's always time for wine!

Camille

2016 Flirty Bird Sauvignon Blanc

This is a light-bodied, semi-dry white wine from Spain.
It has flavors of melon, citrus, and green apple. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2015 Hero and Villain Chardonnay

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

2015 Insomnia Chardonnay

This is a California oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of citrus and stonefruit, with undertones of toasty oak and brown spice. It is a full-bodied wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2016 Yellow Tail Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from South Eastern Australia. It has flavors of ripe peach, melon, and a hint of vanilla. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Winking Owl Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from California. It is a medium-bodied and semi-dry wine. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, with undertones of toasty oak and brown spice.
I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2015 William Wright Chardonnay

This is a classic oaked California Chardonnay, with flavors of ripe pear and tropical fruits, with undertones of toasty oak and caramel. It is full-bodied and rich. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2016 Flirty Bird Sauvignon Blanc

This is a semi-dry white wine from Spain. It is light-bodied, with flavors of melon, citrus, and green apple, with grassy undertones. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2016 Jacob's Creek Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Australia. It is a medium-bodied white wine, with flavors of lemon, stonefruit, ripe melon, and toasty oak. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2015 Hacienda Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay. It is a medium-to-heavy bodied white wine. It has flavors of green apple and citrus, with undertones of brown spice. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2016 Frontera Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Chile. It is a medium-bodied white wine. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, with a hint of citrus. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

CK Mondavi Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from California. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, with toasty oak undertones. It is medium-bodied, and rich. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2016 Lindeman's Bin 65 Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Australia. It has flavors of ripe stonefruit, apple and pear. It is a medium-bodied white wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2016 CK Mondavi Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay. It is a medium-bodied wine, with flavors of lemon and other citrus, and ripe apple and pear. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2015 William Wright Chardonnay

This is a California oaked Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe pear, tropical fruit, and toasty oak, with undertones of rich caramel. It is a full-bodied and richly flavored white wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2014 Irony Chardonnay

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

Winking Owl Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay, purchased at Aldi. It is semi-dry and medium-bodied, with flavors of ripe apple and pear, toasted oak, and a hint of brown spice. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Looking Glass Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay, with flavors of ripe apple and pear, with toasty oak undertones. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

David Stone Vineyards Chardonnay

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

2016 Cakebread Cellars Sauvignon Blanc

This is a well-balanced white wine from California, made of 81 percent Sauvignon Blanc, and 19 percent Semillon. It has flavors of citrus and ripe pear. Very refreshing. A delight!

Grape and Vine Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay, full-bodied, with flavors of ripe apple and pear. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2015 William Wright Chardonnay

This is an oaked california Chardonnay, with flavors of ripe pear and tropical fruit, and undertones of toasted oak and caramel. It is full-bodied and rich. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2016 Let's Drink Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from South Australia, with flavors of ripe melon, apple, and honey. It is medium-bodied, crisp, and fresh. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Beringer Main and Vine Chardonnay

This is a semi-dry, oaked California Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe stonefruit and citrus, as well as honeyed apricot. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Camelot Vineyards Chardonnay

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

2016 Frontera Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Chile. It has flavors of ripe apple and peach, with an undertone of toasty oak. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Oak Leaf Vineyards Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from California. It has flavots of green apple and pineapple, with toasted oak undertones. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Fetzer Sundial Chardonnay

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

Winking Owl Chardonnay

This is a semi-dry, medium-bodied, oaked Chardonnay from California, purchased at Aldi. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, with undertones of toasted oak and just a hint of brown spice. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but I think it would be excellent with grilled fish or roasted chicken.

2015 Chateau Ste. Michelle Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Washington State. It has flavors of ripe apple and citrus, with toasted oak undertones. It has a soft, rich taste. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2015 William Wright Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from California. This is a full-bodied wine, with flavors of ripe pear and tropical fruit, with undertones of rich caramel. I enjoyed mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Belle Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from France. It has a rich golden color, and a honeyed finish. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, citrus, and just a hint of pineapple. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Duplin Winery Bald Head Red

This is a Carolina sweet red wine. It is a blend of native North Carolina grapes, most probably scuppernong and muscadine. I enjoyed mine sitting on the patio with a chilled glass.

Winking Owl Pinot Grigio

This is a semi-dry California white wine, with flavors of citrus, stone fruit, ripe pear, and a touch of honeysuckle. It is light, and meant to be served chilled. I had mine  as an aperitif.

2015 William Wright Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Monterey County, California. It has flavors of ripe pear and succulent tropical fruit, with toasty oak and rich caramel undertones. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2014 Chateau St. Jean Bijou Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from California. Crisp and refreshing, it has flavors of rope nectarine, bright lemon, and passion fruit. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Belle Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from France. It has a beautiful gold color, and a rich, honeyed taste. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Gallo Vineyards Chardonnay

This is a medium-bodied Chardonnay from California. It has flavors of citrus, vanilla, and toasted oak. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2016 Flirty Bird Sauvignon Blanc

This is a semi-dry Sauvignon Blanc from Spain. It has flavors of ripe melon, citrus, and green apple. It is a light-bodied wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Lunetta Prosecco

This is an Italian sparkling wine. It is dry, yet fruity. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. I made a cocktail, with Angostura bitters, a sprinkle of  sugar, a thin slice of lemon, and a maraschino cherry.

2016 Frontera Chardonnay by Concha y Toro

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Chile. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, and buttery undertones. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2014 Noble Vines 446 Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay. It has flavors of citrus, ripe tropical fruit, and pineapple. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but it would be delightful with fish or chicken dishes.

2016 Jacob's Creek Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from South Eastern Australia. It is medium-bodied, with flavors of lemon, stone fruit, ripe melon, and oak undertones. I had mine  chilled, as an aperitif.

2016 Folatre Reserve Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Chile. It has a stunning golden color, with flavors of ripe pineapple and banana. It is rich and well-balanced. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Belle Chardonnay

This is an oaked French Chardonnay. It has a beautiful golden color, and tastes soft, rich, and honeyed. It has flavors of ripe apple and pear, with buttery undertones. I had mine  chilled, as an aperitif.

2014 Tangled Vines Chardonnay

This is an oaked California white wine, with flavors of tropical fruit and dried apricot, with notes of toasty oak and butterscotch. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. However, it would be wonderful with roasted chicken or seafood.

Beringer Main and Vine Chardonnay

This is a California oaked white wine. It is a dry wine, with flavors of ripe stone fruit, vivid citrus, and honeyed apricot. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2016 Coastal Cove Sauvignon Blanc

This is a New Zealand white wine. It has flavors of tropical fruit as well as gooseberry. Very light and crisp; I enjoyed mine chilled, as an aperitif. However, I think that it would be especially delicious enjoyed with seafood dishes.

2015 Sonoma Coast Broken Clouds Chardonnay

This is a full-bodied, oaked Chardonnay from California. It has flavors of ripe pear and green apple, with hints of vanilla. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2013 Undercurrent Estate Vineyards Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay, with flavors of ripe pear, green apple, and tropical fruit, with undertones of butter and toasty oak. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2016 Frontera After Dark Concha y Toro Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chilean white wine. It is full-bodied, with flavors of ripe pear and apple. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2013 Undercurrent Estate Vineyards Chardonnay

This is an oaked California white wine. It was purchased at Aldi. It has flavors of pear, green apple, tropical fruit, and citrus, with undertones of butter and toasted oak. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2014 Kelly's Crossing Sauvignon Blanc

This is a white wine from New Zealand. It is crisp, fresh, and fruity. I purchased mine at Aldi, and enjoyed it chilled, as an aperitif.

2015 Cupcake Vineyards Chardonnay

This is a California oaked Chardonnay. It is full-bodied, with flavors of ripe apple, bright citrus, and vanilla, with undertones of brown spice. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2014 William Wright Chardonnay

This is an oaked California Chardonnay. It has flavors of ripe pear and tropical fruit, with undertones of toasty oak and caramel. It is a full-bodied, rich white wine. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

2016 Jacob's Creek Classic Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from South Eastern Australia. It is a medium-bodied white wine, with flavors of bright lemon, stone fruit, and melon. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

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2015 Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi Chardonnay

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

Belle Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from France. Very smooth, full-bodied, rich, and honeyed. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Beringer Main and Vine Chardonnay

This is a dry, oaked white wine from Napa Valley, California. It has flavors of ripe stone fruit, honeyed apricot, and citrus. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Looking Glass Chardonnay

This is a California oaked white wine. It has flavors of ripe pineapple and citrus fruit, with notes of vanilla and toasty oak. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.

Belmonti Peach Bellini

This is a wine cocktail of white wine and peach juice, made in Germany. I purchased it at Aldi. Very refreshing, and not too sweet.

2014 William Wright Chardonnay

This is an oaked California white wine. It has flavors of ripe pear and rich tropical fruits, with caramel undertones. It is a full-bodied Chardonnay. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but this wine would pair excellently with chicken dishes.

2015 Cakebread Cellars Chardonnay

This is an oaked white wine from the Napa Valley in California. It has flavors of citrus, as well as ripe pear and peach, plus a touch of brown spice.
I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. This wine is one of my favorites!

Burlwood Extra Dry Sparking White Wine

This is an extra dry sparkling wine from California. It was naturally fermented. I enjoyed mine on New Year's Eve. I made a champagne cocktail with it: Angostura Bitters, sugar, a twist of lemon peel and a maraschino cherry. Delightful!

Jacob's Creek Classic Chardonnay

This is an oaked Chardonnay from Southeastern Australia. It is a medium-bodied white wine, with flavors of lemon, stone fruit, and melon. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif.