Bridlewood Estate Winery Reserve Chardonnay, Santa Lucia Highlands, USA

布里德伍德珍藏霞多麗干白葡萄酒

點擊次數(shù)：1951

The 2009 Chardonnay Reserve possesses good varietal character length and balance, but falls short of being truly exciting. The blend contains 8% Marsanne and 2% Viognier. The wine was aged in 100% new oak barrels and was aged in larger 600-liter barrels. Anticipated maturity: 2011-2013. Tel. (800) 467-4100; www.bridlewoodwinery.com

The 2008 Chardonnay Reserve from the Santa Lucia Highlands is aged in 600-liter demi-muids. An outstanding effort, it offers up aromas of brioche, honeyed peaches and pears and a hint of tropical fruits. The oak component is pushed well to the background in this medium to full-bodied, beautifully made Chardonnay. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. This winery was a perennial under-achiever until it was purchased by the huge Gallo empire. Since then, the quality has taken a dramatic turn for the better. Moreover, there are lots of values to be found at Bridlewood Estate Winery, especially their Red Blend 175.www.bridlewoodwinery.com