3 stars (out of 5)
Chardonnay two nights in a row: what’s a girl to do? Surprised again, this chardonnay was actually quite good: light, clean, crisp, and a good match for spicy flavors of a chimichurri and roasted red pepper sauces. I guess I am learning that I am not adverse to the younger chardonnays that haven’t spent too much time lurking around in oak.
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10.21.2008
Stag’s Leap Karia Chardonnay (2005)
3 stars (out of 5)
I admit it, I am a hard sell with chardonnay. But Stag’s Leap estate grown 2005 Karia was a little different. The lightly lemon color of this chardonnay is more indicative of a light vidal blanc – hardly the robust color one might associate with an oaked American chardonnay. The expected buttery undertone was hardly detectable, and the subtle floral notes did not disappoint. Crisp, clean finish of tropical fruit was simply delectable with a salad of goat cheese, beets and walnuts.
I admit it, I am a hard sell with chardonnay. But Stag’s Leap estate grown 2005 Karia was a little different. The lightly lemon color of this chardonnay is more indicative of a light vidal blanc – hardly the robust color one might associate with an oaked American chardonnay. The expected buttery undertone was hardly detectable, and the subtle floral notes did not disappoint. Crisp, clean finish of tropical fruit was simply delectable with a salad of goat cheese, beets and walnuts.
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