US – California Fishing Spots

2012 Francis Ford Diamond Collection Gold Label Coppola Chardonnay

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 22:38:26 +0000

A smooth Chardonnay loaded with flavours of apple and peach and secondary flavours of buttered toast and a touch of minerality. A very solid Chardonnay offering. Drink tonight with pork chops or chicken salad.

Price: $19.95
Vintage: 2012
Region: Monterey County, California
Varietal: Chardonnay
Abv: 13%
Mike’s Score: 89

2012 La Crema Sonoma Chardonnay

Wed, 09 Jul 2014 22:35:03 +0000

La Crema consistently delivers world class Chardonnay and this Sonoma offering is no exception. Buttery and smooth with toasty aromas that lead through to tropical fruit flavours and notes of apple sauce. A gem of a Chardonnay, with a creamy, medium-long finish. A Mike’s Must Have! Drink tonight with scalloped potatoes or creamy shrimp Alfredo.

Price: $28.95
Vintage: 2012
Region: Sonoma County, California
Varietal: Chardonnay
Abv: 13.5%
Mike’s Score: 93

2011 The Dreaming Tree Crush Red

Fri, 23 May 2014 23:39:44 +0000

A decent little blend, represented by musician Dave Matthews. Very smooth with aromas of stewed raspberries and cherries, licorice and plum. Flavours of cooked strawberry and raspberry with undertones of spice make up the palate. It definately lacks tannin but the finish is smooth and lingers for a while. Drink tonight with BBQ hamburgers or beef stir fry.

Price: $16.95
Vintage: 2011
Region: North Coast, California
Varietals: Merlot, Zinfandel, Petite Sirah, Syrah
Abv: 13.5%
Mike’s Score: 87

2009 Deep Sea Chardonnay

Thu, 15 May 2014 22:22:55 +0000

A big buttery Chardonnay from California’s Central Coast. This Chardonnay delivers big buttery flavours of Macintosh apples, peach and toasted coconut. A beautiful creamy texture compliments a smooth finish highlited by apple sauce and vanilla. A delightful Chard!

Price: $24.95
Vintage: 2009
Region: Central Coast, California
Varietal: Chardonnay
Abv: 13.7%
Mike’s Score: 90