Unclouded Chardonnay

2008 Foxglove Chardonnay Central Coast 750ml

"The Central Coast is one of the coolest wine growing regions in California producing pure, clean tropical fruit style Chardonnay’s. This wine is produced by twin brothers, Bob and Jim Varner who make value and premium wines in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This is their entry level Chardonnay that is fermented and aged completely in stainless steel giving the Chardonnay grape an opportunity to shine without the burden of heavy oak. The result is a wine with aromas of pineapple, mango, banana and pear. It has a medium-body and nice lively acidity in the mouth to carry the fruit. "~Mitch Ancona

91 Points - Robert Parker's Wine Advocate

"The sensational 2008 Chardonnay Central Coast, which is fermented and aged completely in stainless steel with no malolactic fermentation, is a 30,000-cuvee of fabulous Chardonnay. Loads of tropical fruit, honeysuckle, and orange blossom notes fill the olfactory sense, as does the luscious medium-bodied texture on the palate. The wine is buttressed by crisp underlying acidity, and the result is a fresh, naked expression of Chardonnay that is top-flight. Drink it over the next year or so.

These are absolutely spectacular bargains from the very high-quality Varner Winery in the Santa Cruz Mountains. This is their less expensive line-up of wines, and I encourage readers to try them – they are true winners." more