Alexander Valley 2007 Chardonnay California

I picked this one up (as a split) at the checkout of World Market of all places. It turns out to be a very good Chardonnay, IMHO.

It's a clear, bright, pale to light yellow color wine with with some decided sweetness for a Chardonnay. There's some oak here perhaps as there is some tree fruitiness too, (pear perhaps?) with a very nice balance and finish. Not so much a wine for dinner, but definitely one for sipping on a hot summer day, like today.

Alexander Valley
2007
Chardonnay
Sonoma Valley
California
Alcohol: 13.8% by volume
Price: $17
Closure: Cork
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