I apologize for the delay in posting- looks like all my day drinking finally caught up with me and I was feeling a bit “under the weather” yesterday.
I am back and ready to discuss the ONLY Chardonnay I’ve liked to date. You see, I’m coming out of the closet: until a few days ago I was a hater of Chardonnay. P.S. I can hear your groans on the other side of the computer, so just hear me out- the oakiness of Californian Chardonnays kind of turned my stomach. I am happy to report that I may have found an answer to my Chardonnay problem: white Burgundy!
While I was at the Syrah tasting at Elvino, I found a kindred wino spirit in Trish, who shared with me that she also used to hate Chardonnay. She picked out a bottle of this white Burgundy, handed it to me, and told me it would change the way I feel about Chardonnay…. dare I say Trish was right.
It’s a simple, easy-drinking, and affordable wine (you should be able to find this for around $11-$15.) The nose has hints of vanilla, melon, honey and banana as well as the slightest hint of mint (Trish- I think you’re right on that one.) Most of these flavors carry over to the palate, which is mouth-filling with a crisp minerality, just a hint of cream, and lovely apple and meyer lemon nuances. And the best part? NO OAK! Woo-hoo! If you’re not a huge fan of California Chardonnays (or even if you are) I would definitely recommend trying out a white Burgundy. It will open your mind to the possibilities of Chardonnay. (That sounded way deeper than I intended- we’re talking about wine, not mind-altering drugs.) But you get the point- try it out and let me know what you think. Have a wonderful, wine-soaked Thanksgiving, winos! I am very thankful for all of you!
I feel as if I have been to Mecca, fellow winos. You see, ever since I was a little wino I’ve always dreamed of tasting in Sonoma and Napa Valley and though it was a very short trip, it exceeded my expectations.
