I had a great experience via wine tasting for the various Classic California Chardonnay from Napa Valley, Sonoma coast, Monterey County, Russian River Valley.
Straight from Russian River Valley Chardonnay made by Frei Brothers Reserve flavored with the ripe green apples, orange zest and apple pie complimented by nutty, buttery and toasty notes finishing with a rich, creamy, caramel mouth feel.
William Hill Estate coming from Napa Valley Chardonnay with elegant aroma of creamy vanilla, red apple and ripe white peach. With a vanilla focus finish, refined acidity, full body with rich hints of butter and spice
Macmurray Ranch from Sonoma Coast Chardonnay has delicate cool-climate aromas of apple; ripe melon and pineapple with subtle oak influence impart flavors of toasted caramel and vanilla
Bridle wood Estate coming from Monterey County Chardonnay with a pure fruit flavor of mandarin orange, pear and pippin apple with hints of clover honey and toasted sugar on the finish
Most grapes were picked, harvested and whole cluster pressed to help eliminate bitterness, to help enhance fermenting some of the choices included steel tank and oak barrels, use of combination of new and used oak barrels, or even fermented on light lees and completed malolactic fermentation in the barrel.
To compliment one of the selections above one might want to try a rich dish such as halibut in cream sauce, robust corn chowder. To enhance the flavor of the wine you may want to try pairing with something accompanying toasted nuts, bacon, mushrooms or even tarragon. Happy pairing!
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