tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395790518595308276.post1726395262041517828..comments2010-01-03T21:06:33.185-08:00Comments on Viva la Wino!: Chalone Vineyards ChardonnayJeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194752605118852057noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395790518595308276.post-84824920020472870702010-01-03T21:06:33.185-08:002010-01-03T21:06:33.185-08:00There are a lot of California Chards that fit this...There are a lot of California Chards that fit this bill. I imagine that Wine Spectator could just as well picked one of a few dozen wines, and no one would have blinked. Maybe that's why I'm not really into California Chardonnay...I like this style (except it's boring), whereas the oaky, buttery ones repulse me.Jeffhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01194752605118852057noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395790518595308276.post-16646931414144831142009-12-27T19:24:33.945-08:002009-12-27T19:24:33.945-08:00It's cool climate Chard being from Chalone. I...It's cool climate Chard being from Chalone. I was thinking of visiting there when I'm in CA in April. Your notes were almost an exact fit for the Chard I had last night... Artesa Carneros Chard. Solid, nothing spectacular, nice fruit with just a little toastiness.maulmatt!http://www.blogger.com/profile/08730509895080535690noreply@blogger.com