(John Galea) Just finished off one of these. Yummy. It is a classic slightly buttery Californian Chard. Not too over the top. I had this one with a lovely peice of Sea Bass with a Chocolate Brownie (one of my favorites) for dessert. It paired well with the dish. This was featured on the Oct 11th release. A little pricey but worth it!
KENDALL-JACKSON VINTNER’S RESERVE CHARDONNAY 2006
California
TASTING NOTE: The 2006 Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay is certainly one of the best Chardonnays for the money. This wine, which all comes from coastal vineyards owned by Jackson, is 90% barrel-fermented and put through 100% malolactic, which is remarkable given the quantity of wine made … Crisp orange marmalade and lemon oil notes as well as some tropical fruits always characterize this wine, which seems to show very little evidence of oak, with gorgeously lush fruit, and zesty acidity in a fresh, lively style. It’s a remarkable value … Drink 2007-2008. Score – 89. (Robert Parker Jr.,www.erobertparker.com, Dec. 2007)
http://www.lcbo.ca/lcbo-ear/ProductResultsController?&ITEM_NUMBER=369686 (D) 750 mL $19.95
