Artesa 2007 Chardonnay California

Not a terrible Chardonnay, but not spectacular either. It comes across as a typical Chardonnay.

A wine that comes across as typical. A nice light yellow color, some butteryness thanks to the time in Oak, a "wet" taste (not a dry Chard), with some light fruity notes (tree like more than anything) for your palette and something less so for your taste buds. There's an OK balance and finish. Sip-able, but just barely.

Wine Reviewed:

Artesa Chardonnay, 2007

Grade: C

Winery: Artesa Winery
Region: Napa
Website: www.artesawinery.com

Alcohol: 14.3% by volume
Bottle: 750 ml.
Closure: Natural Cork

Varietal(s): Chardonnay

Bottle Blurb:
This Chardonnay was hand selected from select Carneros vineyards and carefully crafted using Old World techniques with minimal handling. the wine underwent yeast and malolactic fermentation in French Oak and was aged sur lie for 10 months.