AutoMoto 2006 Chardonnay California

As far as the AutoMoto brand is concerned, perhaps the worst of the rest. A not very drinkable Chard. No real off notes but a very bland attempt. Their Cab is probably their best effort IMHO.

It's a clear, bright medium colored straw-yellow wine with no structure to it. I was surprised by how deep the color was, and was hoping for more, but as it turns out I was rather disappointed as there was no nose for this wine and even little else for your taste buds. Not especially dry, a short finish if there was one at all and and I'll give no rating on it's balance. In short a wine not for either drinking or dinner. There is some sweetness to the wine but little else for your taste buds. In retrospect, it's perhaps because, although the bottle didn't say, that the wine hasn't had any time in oak. Which might at least explain some of the problem.

AutoMoto
2006
Chardonnay

Grade: C-
Price: $7

Winery: AutoMoto
Region: Santa Rosa
State/Country: California
Website: www.automotowines.com

Alcohol: 13.5% by Volume
Bottle: 750ml
Closure: Synthetic Cork

Bottle Blurb:
"Remember your first car -- The thrill of the open road? Wind-eyed days of fun and adventure shared with best friends? Like a classic cruiser, Automoto wines are soulfully crafted to take you somplace special. Life's a journey, enjoy the ride.

NOTE: This and all AutoMoto brands appear to be the work of the folks at Kendall-Jackson, if that matters to you. And you know who you are!