Full Bodied White

Question 1

Chardonnay
2021 Mirassou Winery

Answer 1

$9/34
California
Intense layers of nectarine, peach and tropical fruit—and added a mellow structure with hints of oak and citrus

Question 2

Chardonnay
2019 Varner Wines “Foxglove”

Answer 2

$14/52
California
It’s often described as having a vibrant and fresh character.

Question 3

Chardonnay
2019 Domaine Bernard Defaix

Answer 3

$116
Chablis, France
A deeper nose, here the citrus-skin ‘zestiness’ is more prominent. Fuller, lovely texture also very mouth-watering, finishing again like the last wine – but more complex and a with some extra salinity. Super villages

Question 4

Chardonnay
2020 Cakebread Cellars

Answer 4

$138
Napa Valley, California
Floral aromas mingle with fresh citrus, orange blossom, and white peach characters, and the palate is weighty yet balanced, with a mouth-coating texture and a clean, mineral finish.

Question 5

2021 J. Vineyards

Answer 5

$15/60
Tri-County, California
This Chardonnay is described as having notes of cooked apple, dried pear, honey, and vanilla.

Question 6

2017 Far Niente

Answer 6

$167
Focused and elegant, this features notes of lemongrass to the green apple and ripe citrus flavors. The finish offers accents of dried sage and spice. Drink now …