Saturday, February 14, 2009

Chardonnay

Our wine tasting:
1) Heron 2007 - California
2) Foxglove 2007 - California
4) Ardeche Louis Latour - France
5) Grand Ardeche Louis Latour - France
6) Taft Street 2007 - California
7) Riven Rock 2006 - California
8) Robert Mondavi Private Selection 2006 - California


The imposter: Sauvignon Blanc:
3) Valle Dorado Echeverria Family Wines- Chile



Extra wine:
Calixa 2001- Valle de Guadalupe, Baja California
Le Grand Noir (Black Sheep) - 75% Chardonnay, 25% Viogneir - France
St Francis 2006  Sonoma County California


About Chardonnay:
"The white burgundy grape.  Much more versatile than Pinot Noir.  Does not have a particular strong flavour of its own and responds well to barrel fermentation and oak ageing.  Takes on the character the winemaker desires."  World of Wine Atlas

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