My guy and I had just moved him into his new apartment and figured we'd better christen the new abode with (what else?) a bottle of vino. Being that it was super beautiful outside, we made the ten minute trek to a local Sigels and went browsing. Guy used to work at a casino, and so he's up to date on most of the super premium wine out there. Cakebread is his Chard of choice, and so that was what we got. Special occasions call for special bottles. Then back to the casa to crack it open. It was 5pm somewhere!
As my guy plunged right in to this beautiful Chardonnay, I took a few seconds to do my thing. The nose on this thing is an absolute stunner. It's sweet, smooth, clean, perfumed, and has this great golden pear and apple scent. The first taste was even better. The mouthfeel is big and expansive while at the same time smooth and round. There are notes of beautiful citrus and apple with a nice, grand finish that lasts for long enough to leave you smiling.
Technical Info:
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Alcohol: 14.1%
Origin: Napa Valley, CA
Price: ~$45 at Sigels Fine Wines & Liquor, other wine shops
Rachel's Grade: A This guy is a real beauty of a Chardonnay. This lovely wine is big and flavorful, while in the same breath being pitch-perfect and nuanced. The guys over at Cakebread must know what they're doing. And I hope they keep doing it for a very long time.
