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Not California! Not Washington! ... but the Award-Winning Wines of Virginia. Could it be that the first wines ever in America could have come from Virginia? It is possible, after all back in the early 1600’s when the first settlers to America landed on the shores of...
Woodbridge By Robert Mondavi Chardonnay: $13.95
What you can Expect: Pale yellow golden nectar! A hint of chardonnay butter but still dry and medium body and a finish that says “more please”.
Bread & Butter Chardonnay, 2019: $18.95
What You Can Expect: A big bold full-bodied Chardonnay that is slippery smooth to the buttery finish. Excellent with sushi. Sushi time is anytime!
Raymond Family Classic Chardonnay 2018: $16.95
California - USA What You Can Expect: A golden full-bodied smooth chardonnay full of fruity flavors. Bang for the buck wine!
$18.95 – Noble Vines Collection 446 Chardonnay 2018
What you can Expect: A silky chardonnay with hints of apple, citrus and vanilla. Dry full bodied with a nice rich finish. Bold enough to have with chicken or pork.
$19.95 – Wente Morning Fog Chardonnay
What You Can Expect: Flavorful and crisp, this dry straw coloured Chardonnay has flavors of green apple, tropical fruit, vanilla and a hint of toasty oak.
$25.95 – Beringer Napa Valley Chardonnay 2018
What can you Expect: From one of California’s oldest wineries you would expect nothing less that an beautiful buttery Chardonnay abounding in fresh tropical fruits. They say ideal with lobster, I prefer Alaskan King Crab legs!
$19.95 – J. Lohr Riverstone Chardonnay 2018
What can you Expect: A smorgasbord of fresh flavours from one of the most popular Chardonnay’s from California’s Monterey region. The experts say, “It’s bursting with banana, mango, grilled pineapple and smoke flavours.” Not sure about that, I don’t ever grill...
$17.75 – Robert Mondavi Private Selection Chardonnay 2018
What you can Expect: Seldom will you go wrong with Mondavi wines. Deep yellow colour; aromas of fig, floral note, toasted, nutty oak and vanilla; extra dry, medium to full bodied, with nice balance of tropical fruit and oak; fresh medium acidity on the long spicy...
$24.95 – Sonoma-Cutrer Russian River Ranches Chardonnay 2018
What do I think: Love those Russian River wines Chardonnay’s and Pinot Noirs – they lead my list from the region. A repeat offender is this one and still one of my all-time favourites. What the Experts say: An exquisite example of cool-climate Chardonnay, this...
Longshot Pinot Grigio 2020: $15.95
California - More of a sure thing than a longshot! What You Can Expect: Another pleasant find in the world of Pinot Grigio. It had been a while since I ventured into the land of Ernest & Julio Gallo. Very refreshing and flavorful with a nice finish and at a...
$16.30 – Smoking Loon Pinot Grigio
What the Experts Say: This California pinot grigio is versatile and food-friendly. Subtle aromas of apple citrus and melon lead to a palate that is dry and light-bodied, with a balanced finish. This wine offers a wealth of fruit flavours, including apple, melon, plum...
$15.95 – Three Thieves Pinot Grigio 2018
What the Experts say: Cold fermentation helps to preserve the freshness in this vibrant pinot grigio that has recently been awarded 'Best Buy' by the Wine Enthusiast. Layers of juicy pear, green apple and citrus combine seamlessly on a crisp palate making this ideal...
$16.95 – Beringer Founders’ Estate Pinot Grigio
What the Experts say: From one of California’s earliest wineries, this is made with fruit grown in the California Delta, where vines thrive with warm, sunny days and cool evenings. Dry, light-bodied and fresh, with flavours of lemon zest, pear, and apricot. The finish...
$9.95 – Canyon Road Sauvignon Blanc
What do I think: finally after a number of not so up to par Sauvignon Blanc, a $10 one comes to the rescue. Just what one might expect from SB -plain and simple but refreshing. No gooseberries required. What the Experts say: Canyon Road uses fruit from central and...
$17.45 – Robert Mondavi Private Selection Sauvignon Blanc
What the Experts say: Pale straw yellow colour; green apple and mineral aromas; apple and citrus flavours; medium-body; crisp fresh finish. What do I think: It must have been a fish dinner night? Fresh and flavorful. Not sure why but when I open whites, I have trouble...
The Grapes of Golf
Not California! Not Washington! ... but the Award-Winning Wines of Virginia. Could it be that the first wines ever in America could have come from Virginia? It is possible, after all back in the early 1600’s when the first settlers to America landed on the shores of...
$17.95 – Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay 2019
What you can Expect: Impressive and refreshing aroma and taste of apple, melon, with butterscotch and oak.
$18.00 – Columbia Crest Grand Estates Chardonnay 2014
In keeping with my promise to try more whites this may have not been the best choice to have with the most awesome pasta and muscles I have ever made. Definitely full bodied and buttery as they claim but a little too sweet for me. Almost butterscotchish. Closer to...
