How many of you have gone to the store seeking out that new
bottle of wine, only to be overwhelmed with the selection and retreat back to the familiar? Be honest- we all have!!!
Most weekends you can find me at one of our local beverage
or grocery stores hosting a wine tasting. You may see other people like me at your favorite beverage store. Don’t be afraid to come up and talk to us. Most
are independent contractors like me – we love sharing new wines and if your
taste buds don’t care for the varietal that we are hosting it’s okay! We’ll be
back one day with something that you will like.
PositiveVines’ Helpful
Definition: Varietal – a variety of wine made primarily from a single named
grape.
Last week, I had the privilege of sharing wines from Joseph
Carr Winery (www.joshcellars.com) at
a Kroger in Plano, TX (3305 Dallas Parkway). Stop by
there sometime soon. The wine steward – Debra – does an incredible job of
providing a variety of wines, beers and spirits for every taste and wallet.
The varietals that I hosted were the Josh Cellars Chardonnay
and Josh Cellars Legacy. Joseph Carr, an award winning Sommelier, founded his
family winery in 2005. He labels his bottles in honor of his father Josh.
Joseph Carr works with small growers and winemakers across California including
Napa Valley, Sonoma, Mendocino Valley and the Central Coast. Hot summers call
for light wines so I’ll focus on my impression of the Chardonnay.
Many entry wine drinkers in the United States start with
Chardonnay. The green, light-skinned grape originated in the Burgundy wine
region of eastern France. California is a major producer of the Chardonnay
varietal. California Chardonnay tends to bear tropical fruit flavors and
depending upon the aging process may have a buttery taste. It’s not sweet – so if
you’re looking for something that tastes like Sweet Tea, this is not the drink
for you!
This varietal was harvested in 2013. 2013 was an unusually
warm growing season for California. Of course with the highlighted drought conditions
in California, warm may become the norm. It is a light colored Chardonnay in
your glass and has a touch of acidity at the end which gives it a crisp edge.
While it was aged in 30% New French Oak, most customers – including myself- did
not find that it has the same buttery taste that is a trademark of many
California Chardonnays. This is a good Chardonnay value for the price – around $10.00
a bottle and works well with seafood or a chicken dish. In Dallas with hot
summer days and sometimes just as hot summer nights, the crispness of this
Chardonnay will give you a solid wine, at a reasonable price and none of that heavy
too-full feeling afterwards. My wonderful husband Nate made an incredible dish
of Honey braised chicken with a medley of vegetables and this Chardonnay was a
great compliment after a long day.
The next time that you’re looking for a good Chardonnay give
Josh Cellars Chardonnay a try. I’d love to know what you think about it!
If you'd like to stop by next week to sample a few great wines come visit me at World Market, 3888 Oak Lawn Avenue in Dallas. I'll be there from 1-4pm on Saturday, June 20th.
Remember to drink what
it is that makes you truly happy to drink and always think positively!
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