Girard 2008 Chardonnay

Girard- 2008 Chardonnay
Russian River, California

The French oak aging of this 2008 Russian River Chardonnay, offers up wonderful aromas of vanilla and crème brûlée; blending in with these warm aromas are bright scents of citrus fruits. Creamy texture and on the palate one can discover: lemon, peach and melon.

Its a great summer wine perfect for a hot summer day.

Price U$ 20

2006 Artezin Zinfandel Mendocino County

A European perspective on a stateside wine (guess you guys might know this one already, probably at a nicer, much more accessible price ...)

"Very nice refined wine, a bit of smokiness and plum but not too intense or compotey with the fruit, with a light, refreshing texture, just enough of a trace of Zinfandel sweetness to round it out and a subtle, not overblown tangy twist of oak/tannins in the tail. Not having drunk much Zinfandel in the past, thought this might be a touch young but seems this wine is good to drink now."

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Drank 10/10/2009 2006 Artezin Zinfandel Mendocino County - #wine http://cellartracker.com/w?521076