Sparkman Cellars 'Lumiere' Chardonnay, Columbia Valley, USA

點擊次數(shù)：2843

The current collection contains one white wine, the 2009 Lumiere Chardonnay sourced from the Stillwater Creek Vineyard and aged in 50% new oak. Fermented with native yeasts, it offers up an expressive nose of baking spices, poached pear, apple and mineral notes. Medium- to full-bodied on the palate, it displays savory, ripe flavors, good acidity, and excellent balance. Drink this nicely proportioned effort over the next 4-5 years. Sparkman Cellars, located in Woodinville, was founded in 2004 by Christian Sparkman, his wife, and partners. Tel. (425) 398-1045; www.sparkmancellars.com

Creamy and crisp—a nice trick—this refreshing Chardonnay livens up the palate with a mix of herb, celery, apple and Asian pear, rolling into a finish of caramel apple and toast. It has a light touch despite the 14.5% alcohol, and sits nicely in the back of the throat, inviting another glass.——P.G.(5/1/2011)—— 92