White Wine

Salt Lick Cellars Sangiovese Reserve 2009

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Feb 182012
 
2009 Salt Lick Cellars Sangiovese Reserve, Samor Vineyards, Driftwood, TX, $35   – Rating 89

Another example of the ever improving wines from Texas. Winemaker Kim McPherson of McPherson Cellars and winegrower/winemaker Jay Knepp of Salt Lick Cellars (Famous Salt Lick BBQ-Austin) worked together to create this beauty. Well-balanced acidity and flavors of smoky cherry, plum, strawberry, spice and vanilla. A very Texas version of this Italian standard. And yes, it pairs quite well with Salt Lick BBQ!

VML Winery Chardonnay 2010

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Feb 182012
 
2010 VML Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, CA, $ 25(S) – Rating 90

Available from VML Winery (Healdsburg, Sonoma) and web-order only. A great example of a Russian River Chardonnay. Apple and pear flavors give way to citrus and Meyer lemon. Notes of toasty oak, butterscotch, and creme brulee with a touch of balanced acidity come together in this beautiful Chard.

Passaggio Chardonnay 2010

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Feb 182012
 
2010 Passaggio Chardonnay, New Generation, Unoaked, CA, $19 (S) – Rating 90

Clean, crisp without a hint of oak. Winemaker Cindy Cosco’s Passaggio Chardonnay is pure chard with lean flavors of Meyer lemon, pineapple, minerality and citrus. The zippy acid component makes it great foodie wine. Pair with white sauces and seafood. We paired it with herb roasted chicken… yummy!

Blanchard Family Wines Chardonnay 2009

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Feb 172012
 
2009 Blanchard Family Wines Chardonnay, Russian River Valley, Ca, $25 (S) – Rating 90

Blanchard Family Wines Chardonnay from Russian River fruit opens with flavors of ripe apple, pear, vanilla and creme. Balanced fruit and acidity with those subtle buttery notes we enjoy. A rich texture and round mouth-feel with a soft finish of butterscotch and caramel. Check out this small artisan Sonoma producer.

Hagafen Chardonnay 2010

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Jan 242012
 
2010 Hagafen Chardonnay, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley, CA, $24 (S) – Rating 90

A lovely rich Chardonnay with a nose of lemon, citrus, baked pineapple and melted butter. The soft round mouth-feel offers up flavors of ripe pineapple, pear, citrus creme, red apple and oaky vanilla. A full-bodied CA Chardonnay style without getting flabby.

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