I am frequently asked, "Bob, I want a Chardonnay that is oaky but not buttery and not expensive, what have you got?" I fumblishly reply that it doesn't exist, oak aging lends to butteryness. Well, guess who proved me wrong?
If you said a South African winery, you are correct. Jardin 2008 Chardonnay at $14.99 a bottle surprised the bleep out of me with its rich complex oak flavor in harmony with great acidity, minerality and all-around yummy flavors. I can see this wine being the lobster clambake wine for the summer of 2009, if the sun would ever come out this year in New England.
For you international folks, the Jardin label exists for the United States. In South Africa, the Jordan family owns the property, makes the wines and has no relation to the Jordan family of California, hence the name difference. The rest of the world sees the wine as Jordan Chardonnay of South Africa.
And a real clambake has chowdah, made with milk. State law in Massachusetts.
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Bob,
ReplyDeleteWhose the producer/year of the Italian Pinot?
oja was outstanding!
See you later in the week.
Joe
Jermann is the producer, 2006 is the vintage and the name of the wine has something to do with Red Clouds. It's hiding out back Joe.
ReplyDeleteGlad you liked Oya. Next on your list to try is Gracie's down in Pro. R.I. French-American style. And free valet parking!
Found the wine Joe, I rehid it today with the 97 you left behind.
ReplyDeleteBob,
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what happened to that bottle of Cuvaison. Thanks for stashing it away again.
I had the 03 Montilesse last night and it was a great bottle of wine.
Thanks
Joe
Bob,
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm drinking that 2001 Panta Rei Barbera. Please tell me that wasn't your last bottle!
Joe
Sorry Joe, last bottle.
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