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Grape Expectations wine review: House of Brown California Chardonnay
Jon Christensen
Price: $19.99
Availability: Twisted Vine, Barrel and Bottle, HomeBuys (Morse Road), Gentile s Wine Sellers, Savor Growl, Hills Market (both locations), Hausfrau Haven, Victorian Village Market, Beverage Source (Newark), Savor Pint, Annie s Wine Cottage, and Palumbo s Italian Market (Granville).
Aroma: nicely assertive chardonnay aroma, with crisp overtones
Flavor: jostaberry, guava, hints of tropical citrus
Notes: An engaging wine that avoids the bloated qualities of the too-many California chardonnays that are grown in semi-tropical conditions. The refreshing tropical notes make it suitable as an aperitif, which stays on the table when the food shows up and the meal begins.
Grape Expectations: 2018 Gary Farrell Russian River Valley Chardonnay
The Columbus Dispatch
Price: $39.99
Aroma: crisp, citrusy mix of quince, guava, coconut
Flavor: fresh peach, white mulberry, fleshed out by excellent tartness; restrained oak
Notes: Even with climate change and its effect on so much of California wine country, the Russian River Valley appellation continues to be an oasis for makers of northern grapes such as pinot noir and chardonnay. An excellent dry white, priced accordingly.
Jon Christensen, Dispatch wine reviewer
jac@iwaynet.net