The wine is medium yellow, quite glossy, and scented with citrus, lemongrass, and honeydew. There’s also an earthy aromatic note, like wet clay or petrichor; it’s not reductive, just stony. The flavors slant gingery and savory, and texturally this is an ample wine, fleshy and coating but with elegant, silken finishing acidity.
Cooling, despite the weight, which makes it a great partner for foods spiked with ginger, chili, curry, heat. Try it with roasted fish, shellfish, or poultry; medium and hard aged cheeses; or creamy, buttery sauces.
2016 Van Duzer Chardonnay Bieze Vineayrd Eola-Amity Hills
13.3% abv | $36 (sample); 280 cases made
