Testarossa Chardonnay Rosella's Vineyard 2006

photo © Linda Blakely 2008

This wonderful Chardonnay was one of our Wine Club selections that we received Monday. I had been craving a good Chard for awhile so we opened this up with dinner (Breaded Asian Spiced Pork Chops with Brown Basmati-Broccoli Rice) and it paired perfectly!

It had such a powerful burst of tropical fruit flavors, pineapple and banana, with a creamy mouthfeel thanks to the malolactic fermentation. Good acidity, clean finish. In a word...sensational!

Joseph Drouhin Chardonnay La Foret 2004

photo © Linda Blakely 2007

Another White Burgundy, but less complex than the Henri Boillot. A lot less expensive as well. This Chardonnay was light straw in color and had faint aromas of pears, and a floral scent that I couldn't quite identify. Juicy pear and melon on the palate with a soft acidity and smooth finish. This is a very quaffable wine!