Acacia 2001 Carneros Chardonnay Carneros, California
Fresh aromas of pear, apricot and honey are
supported by savory oats, ginger and nutmeg spice.
Rich with pleasant weight on the palate, this Chardonnay
shows sweetness up front and spice in the middle.
The finish is long and juicy, constantly cycling
from spice to rich apricot, apple and pear.
We love pairing seafood with this wine —it
must be something about the character and crispness.
Try shrimp tossed with crushed red, white and black
peppercorns or sole in a light cream sauce graced
with lemon zest and nutmeg.
Alderbrook 2000
Chardonnay Sonoma Valley, California
Aromas of pineapple and mango are accented with
vanilla, anise and coconut. The mouth is full with
hints of pear and butter, with a long, toasted almond
finish.
This wine pairs well with Fennel & Lemon Shrimp
Salad, Sea Scallops with Mango Salsa, Lobster with
roasted Corn Sauce, Chicken w/ Applewood Smoked
Bacon & Wild Rice, Pumpkin Risotto with Sage,
Salmon w/ Lemon Saffron Sauce.
Beaulieu -
BV 2000 Carneros Chardonnay Carneros, California
Fine yellow-green gold color. The opulent, forward
fruit strongly manifests itself with rich, pear-honey
and vanilla extract aromas, with overtones of fresh
herbs and marzipan. Very full, lush flavors reveal
integrated, typically Carneros, ripe apple and peachy
fruit combined with the spicy vanilla-cinnamon elements
of oak. The finish is creamy, round, and toasty,
neither "charry" nor resiny, the oak finely
balanced the powerful fruit. This is a luxuriously
textured, high extract wine; a great foil for rich
fish dishes, savory chicken, or a veal roast.
Beringer 2000 Napa Valley
Chardonnay Napa Valley, California
Made from rich,
ripe Napa Valley Chardonnay, this wine has complex
aromas and flavors of tropical fruit, apple,
citrus, butter and spice and a dense, rich texture.
Straw in color,
the wine has aromas of sweet peach and oatmeal
notes with a layer of smoky, savory oak. The
palate is smooth and creamy with ripe peach
and stone-fruit characters integrated with biscuity
textural notes. Full and rich, with a toasty,
lingering finish.
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