Friday, January 13, 2017

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!

Thursday, January 12, 2017

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.

Friday, December 30, 2016

Rex-Goliath Chardonnay

This is a California, oaked white wine. A classic Chardonnay, it has flavors of ripe pineapple and citrus fruits. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but it would be wonderful with seafood, chicken, or pasta dishes such as fettucine alfredo.

Southern Point Chardonnay

This is a California oaked white wine, produced by Southern Point Vineyards. It has flavors of green apple and citrus fruits. I consider it to be full-bodied. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif. However, it would be delightful with seafood or chicken dishes, or cheeses and other appetizers.

2014 William Wright Chardonnay

This is a California oaked white wine. It is a full-bodied, classic Chardonnay, with flavors of ripe pear and tropical fruit, with creamy caramel and toasted oak. I had mine chilled, as an aperitif, but it would be excellent with seafood, chicken, or aged cheese.

2015 Burlwood Cellars Chardonnay

This is a California oaked white wine, purchased at Aldi. It is medium-bodied and semi-dry, with luscious flavors of  ripe peach and pineapple. I enjoyed mine chilled, as an aperitif, but it would be excellent with seafood or roast chicken.

Happy National Drink Wine Day!

Life is too short to drink cheap wine.....or to be deprived of wine, for that matter. It's wonderful to have a day to remind people to s...