tasted a few of them recently at a trade tasting and was impressed with the lean, taut wines from a land known all too often for buxom chardonnay and pinot noir. The 2010 Santa Barbara County Pinot Noir exhibits a toothsome quality with red fruit and good acidity. Rita Hills.) Tyler winery.

Chardonnay 2011 (unoaked). Chardonnay is planted on top of small hill with excellent drainage (clay and calcareous) …. Pinot Noir and Chardonnay Blend 2007 (light rose). Pinot Noir / Tannat 2010 (70 PN / 30 Tannat). Many years ago she would cook three meals a day for the workers.”. Good with meat.

Chardonnay 2011 De La Familia  (six months on oak). Pinot Noir 2010 Family Reserve. "Welcome!" says attractive dark haired Federico Domingo, Export Manager for Bodegas Castillo Viejo as we squeeze into his tiny car. He is here to escort us to the winery and introduce us to the winemaker Alexander Etcheverry and his wines.

Pinot Noir 2010 grand reserva. half sparkling wine and chardonnay makes for an easy drinking, refreshing wine with medium acidity and great balance. "What exciting wines!" Second, they are unusual -- when people think of Uruguay they do not often think of Viognier or Gewurztraminer. The brand of these two wines is Km.0

Chardonnay Reserva 2010. Pinot Noir Reserva 2010. … so the first thing you notice as you drive to Bodegas Carrau near Montevideo is the gorgeous grounds and the stunning classic “Spanish Style” Hacienda with flowers all around. The family has been in the wine trade since 1752 and hails from Catalunya, Spain. Crisp dry finish.

They grapes will include Pinot Noir and Riesling. Chardonnay 2011. “What are those curious birds!” I can’t help but ask, as we tour the vineyard of Bodega Bouza in Uruguay. My guides are Eduardo Boido, winemaker and Cristina Santoro, who manages PR and communications. It is currently five hectares and they plan for 15 hectares.

The soil is here calcareous clay loam soil and the 15 hectares are planted with Tannat, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot in addition to Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc. enjoyed the Pinot Noir 08 from this line with is slightly jammy flavors and clean, elegant finish. an absolutely fabulous visit to Pisano Wines today.

One is 90% Chardonnay and 10% Sauvignon Blanc and the other is a blend of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The Chardonnay/SB blend is actually refreshing and delicious with a crisp refreshing finish. Don Prospero Pinot Noir 2011. Pizzorno Sparkling Wine  90% chardonnay 10% Sauvignon Blanc. “Welcome!”

it is a special wine, as the grapes all come from the Grand Cru terrior of Crement, the grapes are all chardonnay (which has smaller more delicate bubbles than the red grapes or a blend) and is left to mature in the cellar for 2.5 It uses chardonnay (30 percent) pinot noir (45 percent) and pinot meunier and is toasty, rich, and sumptuous.

We drank some truly interesting things - Zind Humbrecht Pinot Noir with roast chicken, 150 year old vines Hatzidakis Santorini Assyrtiko and 1988 Brundlmayer Gruner Veltliner Langenloiser Berg-Vogelsang (!) It felt in the mouth like Chardonnay to me, and I got something like iodine on the nose. I love blind tasting.

This wine is all Bouzy, a blend of 70% Pinot Noir and 30% Chardonnay, but it reminded me of a wine I tasted a few years ago by Moutard that is made with the obscure grapes of Champagne, things like Arbanne and Petit Meslier. cannot tell you how excited I am about this. This neighbor raises pigs. If you see these, try them.

Unlike Champagne and any other sparkling wine, the grapes used for Franciacorta include Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, and Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir). As we zipped through the mature Pinot Nero vineyard I couldn’t help but notice gorgeous looking dark, heavy fruit still hanging on the vines a week after harvest.

This bottle comes entirely from 2008 and is a blend of equal parts Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. love Lahaye's wines, I love their clarity and focus, their delicate yet powerful expression of Pinot Noir from Bouzy. Well, of the last few months anyway. When they are well made and stored properly they can be wonderful.

At Le Bernadine last week, sommelier Aldo Somm (who won best sommelier in the world competition and is always winning new ones) introduced me to two new champagnes, Phippe Gonet 3210 -- very clever title as it means 3 years of aging, 2 terroirs, 1 grape (chardonnay) and zero dossage. Varietals: Chardonnay. LOVED this champagne.

Les Rachans is based on chardonnay grown on limestone silliceux - we taste the '06 and picked on "fruit day " and bottled on "fruit day. We try the Grand cru Mailly champagne (90% pinot noir, 10% chardonnay) 2008 extra brut - it has an aroma of vanilla with a touch of honey and vanilla, as well as its no dossage counterpart.

Now owned by Anthony Russell (son of the founder) and producing Pinot Noir and Chardonnay. The wines produced here are Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc, all very balanced, elegant, and Burgundian as you can imagine. Hermanus is a coastal town about in the most southern part of S. link]. link].

Allow me to geek out: This particular blanc de noirs comes from pinot noir in his father’s vineyard, hand-harvested at low (for Champagne) yields of three tons per acre, all from the 2008 vintage, fermented with indigenous yeasts and then rests on the lees for 16 months, and is bottled with no dosage! What can you do?

Here the family has 45 hectares of vines including Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Grenache, and Pinot Noir. Ginny, a friendly dog with a rhythmically wagging tale, greets us as we enter the sleek glass doors of the Thelema winery situated on the top of the Helshoogte Pass about six kilometers outside of Stellenbosch. Welcome!”

The domaine covers around 15 hectares; of which 40% of the vines are red Pinot Noir and the rest mostly Chardonnay. La Maltroye. Winemaker and Chateau de la Maltroye owner Jean-Pierre Cournet has the exotic look of a jet-set film star as opens the door and greets us in his gorgeous 18th century Chateau in Chassagne-Montrachet.

The collection included sparklers, chardonnay, pinot noir, and a cabernet sauvignon, all named with numbers that had key significance for Jean-Charles. 7, my favorite Pinot Noir from the Sonoma Coast, was named for the moment he had his first taste of wine. For example, the JCB No.

Our chardonnay was picked on the 14th after the early October rains that lasted four days. 2008 Hanzell Estate Sonoma Pinot Noir Briny, musky, with notes of damp earth and mild but fresh spice aromas with bright fresh and sweet grape notes on top. Harvest is progressing nicely, if slowly, here in Napa Valley. Our 2011 St.

According to North American Pinot Noir , it was previously a bean field. The winery produces four pinot noirs and two chardonnays; all bear the term “California Grand Cru” for the 2009 vintage. The term is pure marketing. Needless to say, there is no codified “cru” system of California.

Gilgal Brut is made from a blend of 50% Chardonnay and 50% Pinot Noir grown in the cool climate of the Golan Heights. Very cool idea -- Israreli sparkling wine! Produced in the classic Champagne method, it is aged for a minimum of one year in the bottle on the tirage yeast. News gilgal israeli sparkling wine

recently had a chance to sample a few along with a Chardonnay, Reisling and a Pinot Noir. They’ve come a long way and their focus is on Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Cloudy Bay Pinot Noir 2009 The next big varietal coming out of Marlborough is Pinot Noir. especially loved this one.

Unlike the grapes of Champagne, the primary grapes for Franciacorta is Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier. Very excited to visit Brescia, Italy for the wine blogger's conference! have been reading a lot about Bellavista and hope to visit the winery. Italy News bellavista Franciacorta

So a great presentation today by Marnie Old, who gave a talk for Wines from Spain "Great Match" at the Metropolitan Pavillion about Cava. Marnie is a fabulous presenter whose enthusiasm for Cava came out loud and clear. The tasting room on the 4th floor of the Metropolitan Pavillion was beautifully set-up with well chosen wines.

Jean-Claude Boisset Bourgogne Chardonnay 2005 Cork. Jean-Claude Boisset Bourgogne Chardonnay 2005 Screw Cap. Jean-Claude Boisset Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2005 Cork **. Jean-Claude Boisset Bourgogne Pinot Noir 2005 Screw Cap. Michel Laroche of Domaine LaRoche. The les Clos seemed fresher with the Screwcap.

Pablo Morande first planted vines in Casablanca Chile in 1982 where he introduced Chardonnay, Riesling and in 1986 the first Sauvignon Blanc. Emiliana Gran Reserva Novas Pinot Noir 2010 The first Vineyard to go organic, sustainable and biodynamic, Emiliana produces this expressive Pinot Noir. The rest is history.

The McGregor family established their winery in 1980 and began producing Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer and Pinot Noir that year. Tonight Shirley made one of her classic catastrophes. It was meant to be something between a gumbo and jambalaya. In order to save dinner, I had to choose a good wine. Just crystal clear.

Mark was smiling widely tasting both the Dr. Frank and the Salmon Run Chardonnay while I could just not believe the 2008 Dr. Konstantin Frank Meritage. We did not taste the Merlot or the Lemberger, but were amazed with the Gruner Veltliner and the Pinot Noir. Our first stop was at Hunt Country Vineyards. at least for now).

News 009 Jacob's Creek Reserve Pinot Noir from the Adelaide Hills and finally jacob's creek their 2008 Jacob's Creek Reserve Barossa Shiraz 2008 their 2009 Jacob's Creek Reserve Coonawarra Cabernet Sauvignon their Jacob's Creek Reserve Adelaide Hills Chardonnay 2009. their Jacob's Creek Reserve Barossa Dry Riesling 2010

With this we drank two different Inflorescence Brut Blanc de Noirs , the 2008 and 2009. Jaime then served a squash risotto which which we paired with the 2004 Inflorescence Brut Blanc de Noirs La Parcelle. But this is the Aube, after all, and the warmer climate in this excellent vintage brings unusual nuance to Pinot wines.

What can you say about an excellently turned out Chardonnay? Which brings me back to the Chardonnay. The Pinot Noir is also from the Uco valley grown on La Pampa Estates. Argentina News alenstein family of wines argentina chardonnay chief winemaker jose antonio galante malbec pinot noir Salentein

We are talking about the influence of French oak on the 2008 Pinot Noir, and as is the case when wine geeks get together, the conversation turns to toast (not the kind you have at breakfast) and the importance of being on the same page with your cooperage. The Pinot Noirs (08, 07) are fabulous and very different because of the vintage.

The lanky, California maker of pinot noir, chardonnay, and syrah told me at his Sonoma winery that he had his conversion in 2005, after returning from a trip to Burgundy and the Rhone. He tasted the pinot noirs and syrahs he had been making since starting his own label, Copain Wines , in 1999.

What can you say about an excellently turned out Chardonnay? Which brings me back to the Chardonnay. The Pinot Noir is also from the Uco valley grown on La Pampa Estates. Argentina News alenstein family of wines argentina chardonnay chief winemaker jose antonio galante malbec pinot noir

We are talking about the influence of French oak on the 2008 Pinot Noir, and as is the case when wine geeks get together, the conversation turns to toast (not the kind you have at breakfast) and the importance of being on the same page with your cooperage. The Pinot Noirs (08, 07) are fabulous and very different because of the vintage.

Director's Cut 2009 Russian River Valley Chardonnay. 2009 Francis Coppola Votre Sante Pinot Noir. Style: Straw in color, subtle nose reveals tropical fruits (guava, pineapple, honeysuckle) that extend to the medium-weight palate along with flavors of ripe peach. months aging in an even blend of new/older french oak.

The white grapes are Chardonnay and the local white grape Savagnin. The red grapes are Poulsard (always grown on claysoil) and Trousseau (always on limestone soil) along with Pinot Noir. Above are the wines from Stephene Tissot, who showed me how different Chardonnay can taste when it is grown on limestone vs. clay soil.

It is almost a Blanc de Noirs - 57% Meunier, 38% Pinot, and 5% Chardonnay. My favorite so far is the exquisite 2004 Quinte Essence Brut, made of 60% Pinot, 25% Meunier, and 15% Chardonnay from vineyards in Belval-sous-Châtillon (if I understood correctly). Isabelle and Franck Pascal, and their name tags. cases.

When RN74 opened a couple of years ago, Parr drew attention by saying that he wouldn’t carry pinot noirs or chardonnays over 14% alcohol. The NYT details that at a recent panel discussion and tasting about balance in pinot noir, Lee presented a 13% and a 15% pinot noir of his to the audience.

The morning began with an introduction by vivacious Master Sommelier Evan Goldsmith -- and then a tasting of both Chardonnay and Pinot Noir from his collection of site-specific bottlings from Sonoma and Mendocino counties ($30-$60 SRP). News california chardonnay evan goldsmith greg la follette pinot noir

Red wine varietals that tend to benefit from a good bit of oak include: Pinot Noir, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Chianti, Zinfandel, Nebbiolo, Tempranillo and Syrah. White wine varietals that are receptive to oak’s influence include: Pinot Grigio, Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and of course Chardonnay.

The next morning I thought of this again with Vincent Laval in the cellars at Champagne Georges Laval, as Vincent told us about the conditions in Les Chênes and Les Hautes-Chèvres, the vineyards that produce his single-vineyard Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Champagne houses, in general, followed a different path.

Vincent Laval of Georges Laval pouring vin clair - Chardonnay from Les Chênes. Alexandre Chartogne dipped a pipette into a barrel of Chardonnay from Les Heurtebises, a vineyard of sand and limestone. And La Vigne d'Antan is made of Chardonnay, not Meunier! It may be understandable, but it is simply wrong. in most of Champagne.

2007 Dierberg Chardonnay (USA, California, Central Coast, Santa Maria Valley). 2008 J Vineyards & Winery Pinot Noir (USA, California, Sonoma County, Russian River Valley). Style note: a very elegant Burgundian style of Pinot Noir with pretty red fruit (framboise, raspberries) and a very silky mouthfeel.

As we tasterd his elegant Chardonnay (very lean and mineral) and Pinot Noir (extreme finesse and balance) with the different oyster preparations, he told me a bit about the quality decisions with regard to winemaking, such as low yields, green harvesting (trimming the unripe fruit so the plant can focus its energy on fewer grape clusters).

This is because the wine is from a place that actually favors and specializes in Pinot Noir, not Chardonnay. This past weekend I participated in one of the greatest wine events of my life. Neal Rosenthal and his wife Kerry Madigan made lunch for a group of people and opened a slew of wines to share. The wines were very special.

The Inniskillin winery itself was created in 1975 by Donald Ziraldo and Karl Kaiser, across the street on 32 acres of Riesling, Chardonnay, and Gamay. In 1982, the Montague Vineyard, 50 acres adjacent to the Niagara District Airport, was acquired and produces Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Merlot, and Pinot Grigio.

The champagne in your glass likely is made from Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and/or Pinot Meunier grapes. For an artisanal Champagne, try the Camille Saves, Carte Blanche ($45), a blend of mostly pinot noir that makes for a delicious aperitif. Does champagne go to your head faster because of the bubbles? how to

Nicholas and I sit on the white leather sofa, looking out through the floor to ceiling windows at the vineyards, and talk as we sip Chandon Baron B sparkling wine, a delicious, rich gold sparkling wine made from Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes that get much of its color from resting 3-4 months on the lees (dead yeast cells).

Because of economic grants and the demands of the international market, many producers are blending with international varietals especially Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and to a lesser extent, Chardonnay. James explains that he is growing several different varietals, many of them new to Portugal such as Riesling and Pinot Noir.

When Bacchus was handing out the mellifluous names of grape varieties in French–Cabernet, Chardonnay, and Merlot roll easily of the anglophone tongue–he had apparently run out by the time he got to Carignan. Carignan. In America it is often called carignane when planted, if at all, on domestic soil. The family-run St.

As reported in ChampagneGuide.net , Franck Pascal is a rising star in the northern part of the Marne, in the village of Baslieux-sur-Châtillon where the soil is especially friendly to Pinot Meunier. This rosé is mainly Meunier, based on the regular NV cuvée with still red wine (both Pinot Noir and Meunier) blended in.

… So I just had a fabulous lunch at Avra in NYC with Nicolas Miller, whose family owns the Bien Nacido brand (Pinot Noir and Syrah) and Solomon Hills brand (Chardonnay) in Santa Maria, California. am here to taste the Bien Nacido brand of Pinot Noir and Syrah, as well as their new 2008 Solomon Hills Chardonnay.

The appellation was officially created in 1983, as its cool climate is excellent for creating Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with a Burgundian tone of delicacy and finesse. Tags: Wine reviews 09 pinot noir Saintsbury Quick! When you think 'Carneros' what varietal comes to mind? Davis.

I'm talking about Empriente, the Pinot Noir based wine made from a single vintage, although it is not a vintage wine. I want to tell you about what I think is one of the best wine values in Champagne, a wine made by René Geoffroy. The problem is, hardly anyone sells the wine. I've looked for this wine for years without success.

Hirsch bought his land on the Sonoma Coast, just three miles from the Pacific, in 1978 and planted a portion to pinot noir in 1980. So it was that the 1997 Chardonnay that we tasted was made by Williams-Selyem but the 2007 was from Hirsch Vineyards. Three of the 2007 Hirsch pinots exhibited such differences.

Okay," said the wine maker, " We have a Chardonnay, a Savagnin, and a Pinot Noir for tasting," and he began to pour wine. There is a big Jura wine tasting today in Manhattan, the second such event. learned a tremendous amount at last year's event and I'm excited to take part in today's event. My ears perked up - of course!

have since tasted a Monthaven Chardonnay (California) and this past week the Silver Birch Sauvignon Blanc (New Zealand). The Chardonnay was not impressive. Last March I posted a press release on a new collection of artisan wines in an innovative attractive new package. Definitely a good party wine.

Lalou Vintage 1998 is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (50/50) with the Chardonnay coming from the vineyard parcels of les Briquettes, les Bionnes, and la Croix de Cramant. The other half comprised Pinot Noirs from les Hannepes, les Houles, and les Rochelles. “We front row girls only go for the best!”

Lalou Vintage 1998 is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (50/50) with the Chardonnay coming from the vineyard parcels of les Briquettes, les Bionnes, and la Croix de Cramant. The other half comprised Pinot Noirs from les Hannepes, les Houles, and les Rochelles. “We front row girls only go for the best!”

Lalou Vintage 1998 is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (50/50) with the Chardonnay coming from the vineyard parcels of les Briquettes, les Bionnes, and la Croix de Cramant. The other half comprised Pinot Noirs from les Hannepes, les Houles, and les Rochelles. “We front row girls only go for the best!”

Lalou Vintage 1998 is a blend of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (50/50) with the Chardonnay coming from the vineyard parcels of les Briquettes, les Bionnes, and la Croix de Cramant. The other half comprised Pinot Noirs from les Hannepes, les Houles, and les Rochelles. “We front row girls only go for the best!”

Tissot also makes some lovely examples of Chardonnay. An academically interesting wine, but I preferred the chardonnays. Having only stumbled across a Pinot Noir of his by chance, I was looking forward to tasting the whites. Stephane Tissot from the Jura outside Les Caves Augé in Paris. By Timothy Eustis. Just not today.

Wine friends, I’ve been obsessed with Chardonnay and Pinot Noir since my visit to Burgundy to take part in the Les Grand Jours De Bourgogne – a very exciting week in the lives of journalists and trade professionals, and of course the winemakers throughout Burgundy. 10th Edition Les Grands Jours De Bourgogne. Tropez.

In 1973 he and his brother worked the land and sold their first vintage--157 cases of 1973 Chardonnay - to Phil Faight of Groezinger's Wine Shop in Yountville who in turn sold to a small audience of premium wine drinkers who visited Napa on weekends. The Pinot Noir was another favorite. cakebread cake.

In the grower corner, I poured the Vilmart Grand Cellier, a multivintage wine (but based on 2006), a blend of 70 percent chardonnay and 30 percent pinot noir, all organically farmed on the 26 acres. That was a question I confronted head-on last week. So I brought two Champagnes and poured them blind. and a lovely arc.

It’s always interesting to taste wines with a winemaker at hand to ask questions – the J Vineyards Pinot Gris ($16) from the Russian River valley struck me as full bodied, fragrant, floral, and volumptuous.The reason, I discover, is that Bursick was able to add this fullness and tropical fragrance in the course of fermentation.

The Reserve Chardonnay 2008 had excellent concentration of fruit and ripe, succulent flavors, while the 2008 Chardonnay had New World Finesse and good structural integration. As a Californian, I was incredibly loyal to my native state and spent many long, sun-soaked weekends checking out all the new wineries in the Santa Ynez Valley.

Here are some of my quick tasting notes: Lot 108 Napa Valley Chardonnay 2007 $14 Apple, pineapple, lemon rind and pear aromas with lemon verbena and grapefruit on a creamy fresh finish. Lot 159 Santa Barbara Chardonnay 2008: new release $14 Musky aromas, citrus, creamy oak. To me they were all great value wines.

The wines in the new artisan collection are Monthaven Central Coast Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot; Silver Birch New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc; Boho Vineyards California Old Vine Zinfandel; Pinot Evil Pinot Noir and Pinot Grigio; Big House Red and White; and Seven, produced from seven Spanish red varietals.

“Baboons give Chardonnay a thumbs up,&# was a recent headline on timeslive.co.za. One producer in Monterey, Chris Cutler, dropped his distributor and started selling directly, lightweighted his bottles, and lowered the price of his pinot noir from $49 to $35. SIPPED: headline writing. See our previous baboon coverage.).

They also produce a barrel fermented Chardonnay and a single vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon named after the winery's founder, Don Melchor. It's been a few years since I tasted Carmenere. If I remember right, it was a take it or leave it, nothing special, too many other fine wines, don't shop for wine. The first was disappointing.

From an organically grown Chardonnay and a spritzy, bright, aromatic Verdelho-Viognier blend to a dark chocolate cherry Pinot Noir and the continent's best Cabernet Sauvignon, we will have styles for everyone.' + So, I wrote a letter. Okay, it's not. It was strong, hard-nosed, I didn't sugar coat.

He poured New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, Merlot and a rosé and invited the makers of those exact wines along for a tasting. The Australian Open is underway. Tomorrow is Australia Day. Lo and behold, not only did they take it surprisingly seriously, but they had fun with it!

know that certain areas are better for Pinot Noir, let's say, and that some villages are known for certain characteristics. Here is what Peter writes about this wine on ChampagneGuide.net: a blanc de blancs from a 40-are parcel of ungrafted chardonnay vines in a vineyard called Les Sables, planted between 1951 and 1960.

Bruno Giacosa Spumante Brut 2004 DOC Varietal: Pinot Noir Region: Lombardia Bruno Giacosa, known more for his Barolo and Barbaresco in the Piedmont region makes this Spumante Brut in the neighboring Lombardy region. In 2004, Piero purchased a vineyard in Patagonia Argentina which is now Bodega Chacra in order to produce Pinot Noir.

It is 100% Grand Cru Chardonnay. An even third of the classic Champagne grapes of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Pinot Meunier, this was a terrific value and incredibly delicious. Champagne Lunch at the Wine Media Guild. Curious about some favorite Champagnes? 1999 Delamotte Blanc de Blanc (Wilson Daniels) $75 - $85.

Champagne almost always comes from Chardonnay and/or Pinot Noir and/or Pinot Meunier grapes. Dear Dr. Vino, I just discovered that champagne grapes are really tasty. bet they would pair well with champagne… Do they make Champagne or is that a marketing thing? It’s a marketing thing.

Other than an occasional Chardonnay, it was red wine only for me. In the late 90's I added Pinot Grigio and Voigner to my limited white wine list. Best Red: Loved the Meritage from Damiani, the Atwater Estate Syrah , the Fox Run Pinot Noir and the Heron Hill Blaufrankisch, but the best was the Ravines Cabernet Franc 2007.

If the drinker feels "this is so very much about Chardonnay," that's probably not what the wine maker was going for. For me, with brunch on Christmas morning and then savored with BrooklynLady over the rest of the afternoon, this wine was a glorious expression of Chardonnay. can think of many times when my guess was way off base.

11.99 **Terres Dorees (Jean-Paul Brun) 2008 Beaujolais Chardonnay Your guests will fall in love with you, even the california drinkers. 12.99 **Chaumont, Guy 2005 Bourgogne Pinot Noir I'm afraid to tell you about this. The one everyone has been waiting for, party wines from Chambers Street Wines, my home away from home. Lovely.

From the website, "Laurène is our flagship wine, and is produced entirely from Pinot Noir grown on the family's estate in the Dundee Hills. For the white wine lovers we opened a Hanzell Vineyards Chardonnay Sonoma County 2006 * Let me admit now that I was surprised at the superamazingness of this wine. Yes, that's one word.)

From all 2005 fruit; equal parts pinot noir and chardonnay. From Mareuil-sur-Ay, this brut rose is a pale blood orange / raw salmon color. Orange blossom and rose water compose the firm midnote, with nice citrus notes on the finish. Very suave and unusually long. Terry Theise Estate Selection from Skurnik.

When it's gone we enjoy the previous night's leftovers - 2002 Stony Hill Chardonnay. We begin by drinking his 2007 Pinon Vouvray Silex Noir leftovers, and then drink the Delorme, again, just delicious. We finish the Lafon Rochet and Deetrane opens up a 2002 Panther Creek Pinot Noir Bednarik Vineyard. Estèphe.

It is 80% Pinot Noir, the rest Chardonnay. It's natural to overlook Champagne Delamotte , as its superstar sister Salon gets most of the attention. And like many whose siblings have attention-grabbing personalities, Delamotte wines are of the quiet type. Peter would like this wine because it smells and tastes great. Period.

The Lassaigne estate is located in Montgueux, a large chalky hill whose vineyards produce what many consider to be the finest Chardonnay grapes in the Aube. This place, known as the Montrachet of Champagne, is an island of Chardonnay in a sea of Pinot Noir. Some would call them "hipster" wines, and perhaps they're right.

blend of 54% Chardonnay and 46% Pinot Grigio. Although there's a bit more chardonnay in the blend, this was more dominated by the Pinot Grigio, but balanced out very well. Also on tap for the week are a Pinot Noir from Fox Run which was a gift from a friend for my birthday! It runs from Sunday Oct.

My faves here were the Chardonnay/Pinot Grigio blend, along with the Rieslings and both the Row House red and white. Especially noted were the 2003 Pinot Noir reserve, the 2005 Cabernet Franc reserve and the 2005 Merlot reserve. don't know where to rank the day's events. have to say it was the folks we met. mean Damn!

Stomping Girl Wines produces pinot noir sourced from the North Coast. Innocent Anden Vineyard Chardonnay Gold color. 2003 Kistler Chardonnay McCrea Vineyard ooooh, geez, ahh, this is Salma Hayek in a glass. This summer, I not only took a vacation from work, but from Slaked! as well. It's hard to get right. Mostly, not.

It wasn't even noon when I understood that I would be opening a Jura Chardonnay or Savagnin made in the under-the-veil style. The 2005 Philippe Bornard Arbois Pupillin Pinot Noir L'Aide Mémoire , $30, Savio Soares Selections, is an entirely different Pinot Noir, if you're used to the wines of Burgundy.

2005 Leeuwin Estate Art Series Chardonnay, Margaret River. 2006 Petaluma Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay, Adelaide Hills. 2006 By Farr Sangreal Pinot Noir, Geelong. NV Pirie Sparkling Chardonnay/Pinot Noir, Tasmania. 2001 Bass Phillip Reserve Pinot Noir, South Gippsland. Chardonnay (4A).

The current release includes: 2007 Sonoma County Chardonnay 2007 Russian River Valley Pinot Gris 2007 Brousseau Vineyard Chardonnay 2006 Booker Vineyard Paso Robles Grenache (mmmm.Grenache.) Rumor had it that disagreements with co-owner(?) Emails for more information went unreturned. along with preeminent Rhône inspired blends."

I am just going to begin by saying the Clos Du Bois Calcaire 2006 is probably the best Chardonnay I have ever had. Now I'll qualify that statement by saying I do not do white wine that often and that over the years have had probably less or near 100 different Chardonnays and that is really not that many. Drink now through 2011."

Previously reviewed: 2005 Far Niente Cabernet Sauvignon Oakville ** 2004 Far Niente Napa Valley Chardonnay **/ 2005 Nickel & Nickel Manzana Vineyard RRV Pinot Noir * 2005 Nickel & Nickel “Bonfire Vineyard” Zinfandel * 2004 Nickel & Nickel Copper Streak Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon. In other words, a loser. was wrong.

Not Pinot Noir based, but a Blanc de Blancs. Although I've heard talk about Savagnin in this wine, I think it is all Chardonnay. First of all, I think this whole asparagus are impossible to pair with wine thing is exaggerated. But asparagus have developed this reputation as impossible to enjoy with wine, and I think it's not so.

Perhaps the top producer in Verzenay, Lallement makes tiny quantities of superb wine, based mostly on Pinot Noir. Cuvée Réserve is made from the estate's older vines, 80% Pinot Noir and the rest Chardonnay, and is a blend of at least two vintages. Last week I had the opportunity to drink some pretty fancy wine.

The name Petraea refers to the type of oak that the barrels used for this wine are made from, and the final blend contains about 60 percent pinot noir, with the remainder equally divided between chardonnay and meunier. NV Champagne Raymond Boulard Petraea XCVII - MMIII , $38, Imported by Selected Estates of Europe.

I didn't expect to like this 2004 Chardonnay from Hanzell Vineyards as much as I did. I've been wondering recently what it would mean if Hanzell, which planted the first pinot noir vines in California in 1953, received 95+ points from the major trade press regularly. Hanzell previously reviewed: 2005 Chardonnay 1995 Pinot Noir.