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| 75 | | | 88 | JaneGarvey | Atlanta | Georgia | USA | As a result of the Yom Kippur War of 1973, Israel obtained governance of the Golan Heights in the north, abutting Syria. That’s where you’ll find altitudes sufficient to yield a cool climate and volcanic soils conducive to grape growing, and where Chardonnay does well. This medium-bodied, medium-gold dry white wine shows an oak-affected aroma that is not so strong it doesn’t admit the fruit characters, with a slight hint of butterscotch, all suggesting ripe yellow fruits, from papaya to mango, with hints of golden raisins. On the palate, fruit and oak are decently integrated, with notes of crème caramel. If you’re at all averse to obvious oak, this might be too much for you. On the other hand, if you like oak-influenced wine, you’re in business. While I’m not partial to the latter, I can still drink this one. Decant for 30 minutes or so to let the wine become more graceful. (Yes, I know it’s a white wine, but you can—and often should—decant those, too.) Serve moderately cool, about 55°F/13°C, in tulip-shaped white-wine glasses. Kosher and Kosher for Passover, but not Mevushal. Foods: Robust fish and chicken dishes with distinctive seasonings, such as saffron and cumin. Chicken gremolata (with garlic, lemon zest, and parsley), grilled chicken/apple sausage; lemon-pepper roast chicken; veal stew.
Georgia Distributor:
National Distributing Co. | 03/01/2009 |
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