Gnarly Head Chardonnay

Tuesday, April 16, 2014

Name: Gnarly Head

 

Variety: Chardonnay (13.5% Alcohol)

Region: San Joaquin, California

Country: United States

Year: 2012

Price: $8

My Review: This wine is a rich, shiny golden color and appears to be relatively full bodied for a white wine.  This wine smells of pears, lemon, and there is a slight creamy/buttery aroma.  This wine tastes very buttery with a creamy texture, and there is also a sweet fruity aroma on the initial palate.  This wine is smooth, but there is nothing too distinct that stands out about this wine.

Winery Review: Gnarly head Chardonnay is fresh and vibrant with a spirit of adventure, delivering bright tropical pineapple, pear, and melon with clean citrus and a touch of vanilla.  Chill down and pair with grilled scallops, rotisserie chicken, or fresh mixed green salad.

I did not drink this with food

I might drink this again (7/10)

Chateau des Landes Bordeaux

Tuesday, April 16, 2014

Name: Chateau des Landes

 

Variety: Bordeaux blend (14% Alcohol)

Region: Lussac Saint-Emillon

Country: France

Year: 2010

Price: $12

My Review: This wine is a dark plum color with a hint of brown around the edges.  It appears to be relatively full-bodied with moderate legs.  This wine smells very fruity; I smell raspberries, strawberries, and cherries.  I also smell a creamy vanilla aroma.  This wine is very smooth with mild tannins.

Winery Review: The 2010 Chateau Des Landes Lussac-Saint-Emilion begins with pleasant aromas of black cherry, oak, plum, a little cedar and even a whiff of balsam wood. The wine tastes rich on the palate with more plum and black cherry along with a good dose of oak that continues into the dry, dusty tannin filled finish.

I did not drink this with food

I would drink this again (8.5/10)