Reviews & Ratings

2009 Gainey Chardonnay "Sta Rita Hills"

Winery: Gainey

Vintage: 2009

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Sta Rita Hills"

Wine Category: Chardonnay

Grape blend: 100% Chardonnay

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Santa Rita Hills

State or country: CA

Price: $22

Cases produced: 8,500

KWG Score: 88 (based on 2 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (88)

Review date: September 5, 2011

Wine Review: This light yellow colored Chardonnay opens with a lemon curd and vanilla oak bouquet. On the palate, this wine is full bodied, viscous, and shows pleasant acidity. The flavor profile is an oak infused pineapple with notes of crème brulee and pear. The finish is dry, crisp and refreshing. This Chard would pair nicely with grilled chicken, penne, and broccoli in a white cream sauce. Enjoy – Ken

Winemaker Notes: Our new vintage of "White Label" Chardonnay reflects the high quality of our 2009 fruit. Its fresh, lovely aromas are keyed on ripe yellow apple, lemon curd and honeyed white peach scents accompanied by hints of light buttercream, mineral, autolyzed yeast and spicy/toasty oak. On the medium-full palate, the wine offers rich, creamy, golden citrus, spiced apple and ripe peach flavors, with notes of pineapple, lime, mineral and toasted vanilla gracing the long, refreshing, lip-smacking finish. This delicious Chardonnay will make wonderful drinking over the next 1-2 years with a wide range of seafood, poultry and vegetarian entrees.

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