Laurier Vineyards
2010 Los Carneros Chardonnay
Chardonnay
California: Carneros - Los Carneros (Sonoma)
Mission Briefing
Pedal to the Medal
It is with great glee that we present to you today’s 2010 Laurier Los Carneros Chardonnay. This wonderful, budget-friendly wine is a real gem.
Lightweight on entry and then fast across the palate, this approachable, flexible and easy-drinking wine is a terrific summertime refresher.
We enjoyed our sample bottles with food and without. We tried the wine fresh out of the chiller - and then slightly warmed. Icy cold, the wine is ultra refreshing. We even added a few berries. For a more elegant experience, allow the wine to warm up just a bit. As it warms, it softens, giving the wine a more round and more full overall mouthfeel.
- GOLD MEDAL
- Long Beach Grand Cru Wine Competition 2012
- SILVER MEDAL
- 2012 San Francisco International Wine Competition
Tasting Profile
| Look: | Pretty glinting gold with perfectly even coloration from heart to edge. |
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| Smell: | This fresh wine leads with Granny Smith apple peel, lemon zest, wet river rock, oyster shell, subtle gardenia and a touch of subtle butterscotch. |
| Taste: | Lemon curd, lime flower, white rose petal, apricot, young pear, pomello, quince and white minerals. |
| Finish: | Very clean and long lingering with great mid-palate acidity. |
| Pairing: | Mussels in a lemongrass and saffron broth would be an amazing pairing. Add a single Thai chili for a little bit of heat. This Chardonnay would cut right through it. |
What the Winery Says
LAURIER VINEYARDS 2010 CHARDONNAY LOS CARNEROS
- WINEMAKER NOTES
- A rich combination of apple and fig flavors is joined with vanilla and creamy butter. The finish is full, round, and soft.
- FOOD PAIRING SUGGESTIONS
- Creamy bisques, lobster thermidor, and crispy fried chicken are scrumptious companions for this full-bodied wine.
STATISTICS
Appellation: Los Carneros T.A.: 5.96 g/L
Alcohol: 12.5% pH: 3.44
Glucose/Fructose: 2.83 g/L Winemaker: Bob Stashak
Oak Aged: American, 6 Months - 3% barrel fermented
Release Date: May 2012
Blend: 4% Symphony
About the Winery
Originally a small production winery in Forestville, CA, Russian River Appellation, Laurier Vineyards is now part of a larger company that produces excellent wines at value prices.