Stierch's Booze Review 1
Chateau St. Jean 2005 Chardonnay.
I love this Sonoma grown and created Chardonnay. After heading to the winery, and tasting their Reserve wines (Special wines often blended and created for clubs and the winery specifically, rarely sold in stores), and being sorely disappointed, I fetched a bottle for $11 at Trader Joe's yesterday. This bottle reminded me of why I was so excited to go to the winery originally. Light hints of pear and a tad of acidity, oakiness that I don't mind....I could drink this easy and enjoyably and not have a complaint in the world. A simple Chardonnay that sums up affordable and delightful wines from the valley. If you like your Chardonnay just right...in the middle, this is lovely. A beginner with wine? You can gain comfort in this white wine - it's non threatening and pleasant, delightful perfectly chilled, and good to drink anytime, anyplace. They can keep their fancy reserves, and I'll take my grocery store St. Jean anytime.
Chateau St. Jean, for your pleasure.
Tags: booze, chardonnay, chateau st. jean, sonoma, wine
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