Did ya'll do your homework??
This week I took a hop, skip, and a jump over to Washington state, tasting one of my favorite white wines, chardonnay. A 2009 Red Diamond chardonnay to be exact. You may be familiar with Red Diamond Cabernet. I see them a lot. Found this one at my favorite store, Trader Joes.
Keep in mind during your evaluation that Washington state is a colder climate. This lovely chardonnay was straw like color. Very pale. Legs moved quickly down the glass (remember what this means? warm climate- slower legs, cooler climate- quicker legs) Kinda funny when you think about it, hahaha. Its aroma reminded me of citrus fruit, like pineapple and BUTTER! Maybe the scent of honeysuckle flowers mixed in. The taste on the other hand. Vanilla smacked me in the face. This flavor is a descriptor of the oak barrels the wine fermented in. Wouldn't it be awesome to be able to tell the difference in American oak and French oak? That's one of my goals in this wine adventure. This wine also had a juicy taste, like biting into a melon. Light body and coats the tongue, which we can also use the term "creamy".
*Homework: Also try a warm climate chardonnay and see if you can tell the difference in a warm vs. cold climate wine.
Overall, Red Diamond chardonnay is a lovely white wine and can be drank by itself. Tip: since this is a "creamy" wine, try pairing it with some spicier foods. Its a beautiful balance between soft and tangy.
CHEERS to a wonderful life! :)
