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100 Days, 100 Wines – Day 12 – 2011 Santa Julia Chardonnay

22 Wednesday Feb 2012

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Argentina, Chardonnay, Organic, White Wine


This is a great option if you are looking for a nice, easy drinking, fruit forward style of Chardonnay and it is made from Organically grown grapes – meaning only organic materials are allowed to be used in the vineyards. The 2011 Santa Julia Chardonnay is fermented in stainless steel tanks. You get lots of green apple and tropical fruits on the palate with just a hint of vanilla on the finish but the wine is crisp and bright. A nice option for a house white wine and you can feel good about the fact that no chemicals were used in the grape growing process – what’s not to like, especially at a price point under $15.

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100 Days, 100 Wines – Day 5 – 2010 Tussock Jumper Chardonnay

26 Thursday Jan 2012

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Chardonnay, France, French Whites, Value Whites, White Wine


I tasted this little value Chardonnay last week and loved it! That simple! The wines are part of a sort of co-op project – each varietal coming from a different region. They are meant to be inexpensive, fun, solid value wines. I got to taste the line up and while there were a few nice options, the Chardonnay was what jumped out at me as the best quality for the money.

The labels are fun and quirky but it’s what is inside the bottle that counts. This is a great option for those that love a lighter style of Chardonnay – lots of bright, crisp, juicy fruit on the palate (think crisp green apple, melon, some lemon zest) – but with a softer, rounder finish. Just a hint of oak gives it that bit of vanilla and creaminess which is nice. I believe  the fruit is sourced from southern France.

Really solid Chard for $10 – great find for our Values Under $15 Fixture!

On the Ever so Slightly Higher End…..You Will LOVE These!

30 Friday Jul 2010

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Red blends, Sauvignon Blanc


While sometimes we are looking for our great every day values, other times we may be looking for that wine that offers just a little bit “more”. Here are some of our favs!

Abbot’s Table 2008

Columbia Valley, Washington

Varietal: ok are you ready for this? 24% Zinfandel, 22% Sangiovese, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Syrah, 10% Merlot, 7% Cabernet Franc, 6% Blaufrankish, 4% Malbec

This blend is from one of my favorite wine production areas – Columbia Valley, Washington. Think super dark and rich, but not in an over ripe, jammy way.  Layers of flavors like blackberry and plum and cherry and dark chocolate – this is a seriously delicious wine with structure. LOVE this!

$25.99/btl

Groth Cabernet Sauvignon 2006

Napa Valley, California

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Big and lush, lots of fruit, very rich. But soft on the palate. Elegant and not overwhelming. Balanced. This is a top quality Cab and worth the ticket price if you are looking for something with true star quality.

$44.99/btl

Selene Sauvignon Blanc 2008

Carneros, California

Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc

This was one of the first Sauvignon Blanc wines that I have tried where I could distinctly see the difference in quality and taste. Round on the palate. Lush. Rich, if that is even a way to describe a whitw wine of this nature. You get the bright tropical flavors and lemon – citrus flavors you would expect from a Sauvignon Blanc but more of a round, creamy finish, more typical of a Chardonnay. This is a serious white wine. Seriously, very enjoyable.

$32.99/btl

Lemelson “Thea’s Selection” Pinot Noir 2007

Willamette Valley, Oregon

Varietal: Pinot Noir

I bought this wine for the shop after tasting it at a trade show a few months back and was so intrigued by it. It really stuck with me ( which can be hard when you are tasting so many different wines) and I knew we had to have it on the shelves. It is so soft, sophisticated – layered with smoky flavors, coffee, tea, spice, etc….  SMOOTH on the palate. Very very elegant and super delicious. This wine will make you a fan of the Willamette valley if you are not one already.

#34.99/btl

La Massa Toscana 2007

Tuscany, Italy

Varietal: Sangiovese, Cabernet and Merlot

This is probably my favorite red wine we carry. Classicly balanced – bright red fruit, spice, old world style, earthiness and elegance intertwined. It is bright yet still complex. It transports me – in the Tuscan countryside eating pasta topped with rich red sauce and Parmigiano Reggiano and crusty Italian bread  soaked in olive oil  – and considering that I am on a low carb kick right now I am angry that I even had to type those words. But I want you to envision how one would find the most enjoyment from this killer wine:)

$39.99/btl

Scherrer Chardonnay 2008

Sonoma County, California

Varietal: Chardonnay

I tasted this along with some other higher end Chardonnay and was instantly drawn to the Scherrer over others that had some more press / higher ratings. It was so unique – I awaited the day I was having a night to myself at home to pop open a bottle and truly enjoy the experience. The contrast between the pear and lemon/lime flavors and the creme brule, toasty vanilla flavors was undeniable. This is my top Chardonnay recommendation to Chardonnay lovers who are looking for something balanced yet that has a lot of power behind it. You won’t be forgetting this one.

$32.99/btl

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