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August 28 - Matrot Meursault 2008 - the ViniCode™

Thierry et Pascale Matrot, Meursault, Burgundy, France, 2008

Grapes: Chardonnay
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium yellow
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - caramel.
fruit/floral - granny smith apples, limes.
earth/spice - gravel, flint.
body - medium.
alcohol - 13%.
tannins - moderate.
price - $39.99.
serving notes - remove from refrigerator and allow to stand for 15 minutes before serving.

* There has been a problem with these wines from Matrot oxidizing at a young age. We noticed that this wine tasted old - not as fresh as we were expecting. It is not the purpose of the ViniCode™ to rate wines, but before you spend $40 on this wine please be aware of the concerns. 

August 26 - La Crema Chardonnay 2009 - the ViniCode™

La Crema, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California, 2009

Grapes: Chardonnay
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - burnt wood.
fruit/floral - pear.
earth/spice - metallic.
body - medium-full.
alcohol - 13.9%.
tannins - .
price - $16.99.
serving notes - remove from refrigerator and wait 15 minutes before serving. 

August 13 - Rodney Strong Chardonnay 2009 - the ViniCode™

Rodney Strong, Chardonnay, Sonoma County, California, 2009

Grapes: Chardonnay
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - wood.
fruit/floral - pear, grapefruit.
earth/spice - chalk, tarragon.
body - medium.
alcohol - 13.5%.
tannins - .
price - $9.99.
serving notes - remove from refrigerator and allow to approach room temperature before serving. 

December 10 - Salmon Run Chardonnay / Riesling 2008 - the ViniCode™

Salmon Run, Chardonnay / Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York, 2008

Grapes: Riesling 51%, Chardonnay 49%
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - .
fruit/floral - orange peal.
earth/spice - flint, mineral.
body - light.
alcohol - 12%.
tannins - .
serving notes - remove from refrigerator and allow to warm for 15 minutes before serving.

For our Perfect Pairing of Salmon Run Chardonnay / Riesling and Asian Seared Tuna click here.

November 02 - Kistler Dutton Ranch Chardonnay 2008 - the ViniCode™

Kistler Dutton Ranch, Chardonnay, Sonoma Coast, California, 2008

Grapes: Chardonnay 
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium yellow
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - off dry.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - caramel.
fruit/floral - pear, apricot.
earth/spice - mineral.
body - full.
alcohol - 14.1%.
tannins - .
serving notes - remove from the refridgerator and allow to approach room temperature, serve slightly chilled.

For our Perfect Pairing of Kistler Dutton Ranch Chardonnay and Sole Almandine click here.

August 24 - Altosur Chardonnay 2007 - the ViniCode™

Altosur Chardonnay, Mendoza, Argentina, 2007

Grapes: Chardonnay 
appearance - bright, clear
color - straw, pale yellow
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)

sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - defined.

oak/toast - caramel.
fruit/floral - grapefruit.
earth/spice - mineral.

body - medium-full.
alcohol - 13.5%.
tannins - .
serving notes - serve chilled, not cold.

For our Perfect Pairing of Altosur Chardonnay and Crab Bisque click here.

July 17 - Alice White Chardonnay 2009 - The ViniCode™

Alice White Chardonnay, South Eastern Australia, 2009

Grapes: Chardonnay 

appearance - bright, clear
color - medium yellow
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)

sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.

acidity - defined.

oak/toast - toast.
fruit/floral - pears.
earth/spice - white pepper.

body - medium-full.
tannins - .
additional notes - seems a little out of balance, subtle flavor.

July 07 - Mad Housewife Chardonnay - The ViniCode™

Mad Housewife Chardonnay, California, 2008

Grapes: Chardonnay 
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)

sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.

acidity - round.

oak/toast - wood.
fruit/floral - pineapple, apricot.
earth/spice - grass.

body - medium.
tannins - .
additional notes - allow this wine to warm slightly out of the refrigerator, it will open up and become very tropical.

For our Perfect Pairing of Mad Housewife Chardonnay and Chilled Carrot Soup click here.

June 22 - Don Luciano 2009 Chardonnay La Mancha - The ViniCode™

Don Luciano, Chardonnay, La Mancha, Spain, 2009

Grapes: Chardonnay 
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale gold
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)

sweetness - dry, with just a hint of sweetness.

acidity - very round.

oak/toast - toast.
fruit/floral - pears, pineapples.
earth/spice - grass, mineral.

body - medium-full.
tannins - none.
additional notes - ripe, tropical fruit, subtle minerality, allow a few minutes to warm out of the refrigerator.

May 31 - BlackStock Reserve Chardonnay 2005 - The ViniCode™

BlackStock 2005 Reserve Chardonnay, Georgia, US
Grapes: Chardonnay
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - strong
flavors (smell + taste)

sweetness - dry.

acidity - defined.

oak/toast - vanilla, caramel.
fruit/floral - limes, granny smith apples, lemons.
earth/spice - grass, mineral.

body - medium.
additional notes - predominately oak, backed by citrus fruit and minerals.

For our Perfect Pairing of BlackStock Reserve Chardonnay and Chilled Corn Chowder click here.