Arroyo Seco, Central Coast, California, USA
Star bright straw gold. Quince, orange zest, and white pepper on the inviting nose and medium palate which adds a bit of birch(!) on the finish. Extra time on the lees shows itself in texture and body that many California unoaked Chardonnays lack. Not Burgundian by any stretch, but it can go anywhere a lower-end Maconnais can with aplomb. Pork medallions is my current choice. Drink now.
Star bright straw gold. Quince, orange zest, and white pepper on the inviting nose and medium palate which adds a bit of birch(!) on the finish. Extra time on the lees shows itself in texture and body that many California unoaked Chardonnays lack. Not Burgundian by any stretch, but it can go anywhere a lower-end Maconnais can with aplomb. Pork medallions is my current choice. Drink now.
Jul 12th, 2021Muirwood’s first unoaked Chardonnay stays true to its roots! Star bright pale straw with green glinting highlights. Inviting nose of pear and honeysuckle. Palate is medium full in body and yields pear, white flowers, birch, and a hint of dark cardamom on the lengthy finish. Medium plus acidity and that complexity makes for a fine food wine. Not “Burgundian” by any stretch, but I would take this anywhere I’d take a good Chalonnaise. Poultry, swordfish, or root vegetables come immediately to mind: maybe even dark, thick leaf greens. Could even make a good late summer quaff if you like it with some “stuff.” Drink within the year.
Muirwood’s first unoaked Chardonnay stays true to its roots! Star bright pale straw with green glinting highlights. Inviting nose of pear and honeysuckle. Palate is medium full in body and yields pear, white flowers, birch, and a hint of dark cardamom on the lengthy finish. Medium plus acidity and that complexity makes for a fine food wine. Not “Burgundian” by any stretch, but I would take this anywhere I’d take a good Chalonnaise. Poultry, swordfish, or root vegetables come immediately to mind: maybe even dark, thick leaf greens. Could even make a good late summer quaff if you like it with some “stuff.” Drink within the year.
Apr 11th, 2020
