In Defense of Chardonnay
I’ve pretty much been a member of the ABC club for more then 10 years. The club, also known as “Anything But Chardonnay” is pretty exclusive – if you measure by the number of members. You see, Americans love chardonnay and frankly, I don’t.
In its purest, unadulterated form, handled by a skillful vineyard master and a talented winemaker, wines made from the chardonnay grape are rich and smooth, with fresh flavors that can range from apple and peach to lemon and/or tropical fruit and aromas that can remind you of a fresh garden. An interesting note about chardonnay is that through the fermentation process and/or through aging in oak barrels, the wine can take on a buttery or creamy taste and feel in your mouth. In small amounts, this gives a wine a roundness, smoothness or fullness that is very satisfying.
