This wine has a lovely golden tint in the glass. The nose is loaded with sweet oak spice, which I normally wouldn't care for in a Chardonnay, but I go with it over the holidays. It also shows aromas of tropical fruit and a hint of burnt caramel - also a nice holiday touch. The palate plays up the fruit more than the oak - for which I am grateful - and gives a nice acidity to make it a good wine to pair with food. The Ribolis say that the Highlands 41 Chardonnay goes best with baked halibut, wild mushroom risotto, fried chicken or grilled pork loin. I will go along with all of those recommendations.
This wine has a lovely golden tint in the glass. The nose is loaded with sweet oak spice, which I normally wouldn't care for in a Chardonnay, but I go with it over the holidays. It also shows aromas of tropical fruit and a hint of burnt caramel - also a nice holiday touch. The palate plays up the fruit more than the oak - for which I am grateful - and gives a nice acidity to make it a good wine to pair with food. The Ribolis say that the Highlands 41 Chardonnay goes best with baked halibut, wild mushroom risotto, fried chicken or grilled pork loin. I will go along with all of those recommendations.
Nov 14th, 2021
Monterey County, Central Coast, California, USA
