Variety: Chardonnay
Region: Central Coast
Country: United States
Year: 2007
Price: ?
Winery Review: Each year the Tangley Oaks winemakers select the single lot that has developed into the truest example of Santa Barbara County and the Chardonnay grape. The wine is only partially barrel fermented (36%) with the remaining wine aged in stainless steel. This lends itself to a slight oakiness that doesn't overpower the wine as many other California Chardonnays experience.
Tangley Oaks Chardonnay delivers fresh pear aromas followed by baked apple flavors with hints of Meyer lemon, nutmeg and vanilla. It is refreshing with bright acidity, and will pair well with roasted chicken, pork loin or veal.
My review: It was exciting to get to try a sixth wine today. Unfortunately I sampled this wine after the reds since it was not on the list it initially got overlooked. This wine was poured in my glass after the red and did get some mixing and the wine had a pink color when I tasted it so I am not sure how accurate my analysis was. On the nose it was just butter! The taste was acidic buttery and bitter. This wine did not have the creaminess that you would expect with a Chardonnay. Some people may like it but I don't.
I tasted this on its own with no food.
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