In keeping with the theme of wines from the esteemed Burgundy region, I have reviewed yet another wine from the region.
This 2010 Montagny is delightful. Definitely age-worthy for another 2-4 years. This wine upon uncorking gives you floral and minerality on the nose right out the gate.
On the palate you get a medium bodied, floral, mineral infused, mouth.
I paired this lovely offering with mini baguettes, brie, and honey drizzle. Definitely a must try.
As many of you know I love Chardonnay :-) For the month of January I will be reviewing wines from this acclaimed area.
The Cote de Beaune area is the Southern part of the Cote d'Or. The great name of white Burgundy such as Meursault and Chassagne-Montrachet have made this area known for the most exquisite Chardonnays ever made.
2007 Hubert Lamy Saint-Aubin Premier Cru.
This wine is full bodied, with the taste of baked fruits and minerality. Despite its age the wine still has good acidity.
I really love the taste of this wine. It's complex aromas and taste on the palate makes this wine a true gem.
I would definitely recommend this wine for a special evening served with a chicken or seafood dish.
#cheers #mywinelife
Wow here we are at the end of another year (can you believe it). Well, I am so grateful for 2014 because Corks and Cuvee and the My Wine Life Blog came to life. I am so looking forward to 2015. I will be sharing my thoughts on all of the fabulous wines, food, and wine spots I experience with all of you.
Each month in 2015 I will also review 4 different wines................so stay tuned :-)
I wish each and everyone of you Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Cheers :-)
In a previous blog post I shared how I was introduced to wine. In my early twenties I traveled with my boss on a business trip who introduced me to Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay and for years after I ONLY ordered Kendall Jackson Chardonnay.
Okay, let's fast forward different boss, different business trip.............................. I was invited to a very nice restaurant (the name escapes me). The server presented us with a slender black book that was their wine list. Of course no problem I would just order my regular Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay. I picked up the wine list as if I were really reading it, all the while looking for my beloved Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay. Page after page no KJ Chard :-( Panic begin to set in what was I going to do what was I going to order or even pronounce not to give away the fact that beyond Kendall-Jackson Chardonnay I knew absolutely nothing about wine.
I was saved because our server asked our host what she would like. For the sake of this blog post we will call our host Reva. Reva did not select a wine out of the book that was the wine list she told the server who I learned later was a Sommelier she wanted a Chardonnay that was buttery and oaky. My interest was peaked how could she tell this Sommelier she wanted something buttery and oaky and he know what she wanted.
Well, less than 5 minutes later the Sommelier presented our host with a taste of a buttery, oaky wine and she said "that's it". I thought to myself how was this possible no name was given just a taste profile and the Sommelier was able to select the perfect wine. I was fascinated and from that moment on I was on a quest to learn all I could about wine.
Hi everyone, just stopped by to share thoughts on a 3 wine Chardonnay flight tasted during episode 2 of Scandal. LOVE SCANDAL!
1). 2012 Frei Borthers Chardonnay - A beautiful golden color, baked apple on the nose and mouth.- rich and creamy. If you like oak, toast, and baked apples this Chardonnay is for you.
2). 2012 Nicolas Potel Pouilly Fuisse this crisp, clean Chardonnay is lovely. Pretty yellow. Smoke, mineral, and toast with a little orange blossom. YUM!
3). 2010 Vincent Savestre Ladoix Premier Cru Les Hautes Mourottes AOC (100% Chardonnay Grapes). Burgundy, France. Chilled at a perfect 50 degrees. Apple and peach fused together. Crisp peachy finish - All of them were great but this one is our favorite :-)
