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Testifying on behalf of California chard, 2006 Ch. St. Jean, Robert Young Vineyard

by Chris Sherman (B-21) under Miscellaneous

Stop hating on California chard and sneering at oak barrels like they were hot tibs in a sleazy  motel. No one makes a better case than the honorable Robert Young’s place in Alexander Valley with a  clone tailor-made for his vineyard more than twenty years ago.  Put that fruit in the hands of  Chateau St. Jean, the master of Sonoma chardonnay and you get chard at its best.

No little green apples here and not a butterscotch vanilla shake either. This is a golden wine, in color and its fruits, the flavors of ripe pear, pineapple melon and a touch of lemon. And there’s still enough acid and mineral for background.

A great summation of the case for California chardonnay at $19.99.

- Chris Sherman, The Blogging Nibbler

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