Picked up this Columbia Valley, Washington State Chardonnay for $11.99. The first thing that hits you is the smell of apples, it’s as if you are standing in an orchard. The apples come through on the palate, crisp juicy fresh apples, not cider, also some pear and on the very end a touch of butter.
This is more fruit driven and less oaky than your typical California Chardonnay. If California Chards are not doing it for you or you just want a change of pace, seek the Eve Chardonnay out. This is winemaker makes wines worth looking for.
“This is not your typical California Chardonnay.”
Isn’t that because it’s from Washington?
Yeah, good catch – I should’ve phrased it more like, “If you drink CA Chard, this is going to surprise you”.