Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: Virginia – USA
Cost: $14.50
Light and fruity Chardonnay with no oak. Â Pineapple and tropical flavors with a semi-dry finish. Â Pair with spicy food or light fare.
Recommendations: Given as how my wife isn’t a fan of oaked Chardonnay, we were certainly intrigued by this one when we first tried it. Â The semi-dry finish wasn’t quite what I was expecting, but it wasn’t bad, it just isn’t meant to be paired with everything.
We paired this wine with a light lunch (cheese, crackers, hummus, wings, etc) and I really do believe that that’s the best way to enjoy this wine. Â This is a great white to enjoy out on the deck on a hot day or to pair with some spicy food while watching the game. Â As table wines go, it’s a good one.
If you’re looking for something that’s got a bit of residual sugar but isn’t sweet, this is definitely what you’re looking for. Â While summer is quickly leaving us, it won’t be long before we’re all spending time out on the deck again, so stock up now.
