Adler Fels is German for “eagle rock,” which reflects the producer’s locale: near the Mayacamas Mountains. This California white is made from grapes from Monterey and Sonoma counties. It is an exquisite, high-end wine for those who really adore theirContinue readingAdler Fels Winery Chardonnay, 2015
A neighbor shared this white wine with us. How to describe it? Well, if you enjoy gueze beer, then you probably will love this Chardonnay. This unfiltered wine is the furthest thing from the vanilla-oak bomb Chardonnays of California, NewContinue readingMichel Gahier Arbois Chardonnay La Fauquette 2008
by Jacob On balmy days, sometimes you do not want to open an expensive bottle of wine. Several weeks ago, I picked up a bottle of 2008 Blackstone Chardonnay at the local grocery store for about $10. I did not have major exceptionsContinue readingBlackstone Chardonnay 2008
When we heard about this, we half-scoffed and then felt a twinge of intrigue. Organic wine in an eco-friendly, non-bottle container? Looking at the package, the first thought that entered our silly heads was, “Hey, it’s a juice box forContinue readingCalNaturale Chardonnay
by Jacob Last week, I had the opportunity to travel to Elk Run Vineyard in Mt. Airy, Maryland. The drive out was beautiful. Having lived in the Washington suburbs for many years, it always strikes me how short the drive is fromContinue readingElk Run Vineyard