A very drinkable chardonnay

Thursday, June 24, 2010

Brand NameLamplighter Vineyards
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Wine NameChardonnay
Vintage (Year)
AVANapa Valley
CountryUnited States
Wine ClassWhite
Wine TypeChardonnay
Wine GroupsMy personal faves
Alcohol %13.5%
Bottle Size750ml
Price$10 and Under
Site Rating9 (on a scale of 1-10)
  

Chardonnay is a grape that many people don't really know the true flavor of, simply because of so many things such as oak barrel aging, addition of other varietals and a number of other winemaking technique tweaks.

That said, I have had Chardonnays which are too oaked and too buttery for my tastes, as well as unoaked/naked Chardonnays which have had me drooling. This wine falls more in the latter, without smacking you down.

The taste has a little bite to it, and that might be from lemongrass and citrus along with other flavors which provides you with a well balanced wine that would pair great with chicken, turkey and seafood.

This wine grew on me, and it was exceptionally easy to drink the whole bottle and still want more.

 

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