ple. Pairs well with grilled fish, chicken, or pasta in creamy sauce. 4.5 stars
The Original Dark Horse Chardonnay Modesto, California 2012 I do love an oakey wine (and I DON’T
mean one from Oklahoma!) and Dark Horse has just enough toasted oak on the nose to awaken my senses. From the start there is an amazing taste of baked apples and pears, with notes of spice and caramel. The finish is quite smooth, and the awesome taste lingers on your tongue and just begs for that second glass. 5 Stars
Graham Beck The Game Reserve Chardonnay 2013 South Africa The Beck family practices farming in har-
mony with nature, and they are making valiant efforts to save the endangered Cape Eagle Owl, the world’s largest a=nd most poweful owl. The owl is a major predator, and if it were to die out, the entire ecosystem would be impacted greatly. Aromas of zesty citrus on the nose (the bottle says there is
also a hint of “crushed oyster shells, but I don’t get that.) with a palate of lemon, lime and grapefruit. The finish is a strong mineral- ity with nice, creamy oak tones. Pairs well with rich seafood dishes, grilled calamari or citrus chicken salad. Four Stars.
Fetzer Sundial Chardonnay 2012 Fetzer Vineyards Hopland, Mendocino County, California Fetzer bills themselves as “The Earth
friendly winery’ and “pioneers in suatainabil- ity” since 1968. Fact is, the winery does pro- duce 14% less carbon emissions than most, which, let’s face it, is a good thing. So is their policy of using lighter glass bottles, recycling and using mostly green technology. It’s all good for the planet. So is the taste of their chardonnay! This chard is a medium body, easy to drink
wine, with fabulous aroumas and flavors of pear and apple as well as tropical fruit. It’s mighty good with most fish dishes and also white meats such as chicken. Good stuff. 4.5 stars •
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