As most of you are no doubt aware, I am not much of a white wine consumer. That said, I also can't resist a mystery box, so when Forgeron recently offered a mystery case of wine for just $150, I couldn't pass it up! And one bottle in the mystery case was a 2019 Forgeron Chardonnay, a 100% Chardonnay sourced entirely from the Weinbau Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope in the Columbia Valley AVA of Washington. So, let's see how this wine is tasting!
The wine is a bright golden color on the glass, more akin to lemon as opposed to a golden olive oil color. A swirl of the glass reveals aromas of lemongrass, pear and hints of tropical fruit amid undertones of oak. Take a sip and you are treated to a rush of lemon, pear and pineapple notes that envelope your palate before transitioning to some mineral notes and hints of oak midpalate. The finish is crisp and dry with just a faint impression of the classic Chardonnay "buttery sweetness" at the end.
Overall, I would rate this wine a solid 8.5, as it's a lovely Chardonnay that would be ideal for the upcoming holidays. This wine would pair well with a variety of seafood, Thanksgiving turkey or pork. Tonight, I am exploring the latter and enjoying this wine with an Asian zing grilled pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes with chives and some maple bacon shaved Brussels sprouts. Cheers!
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