CHARDONNAY 2009, Les Jamelles (France) This Chardonnay comes from an area called Pays d’Oc located in southern France. It has a golden, clear color with a bouquet of pears and green apples. The taste is clean and lemony with just the right amount of vanilla from French Oak to retain the chardonnay characteristics. Nice fresh finish and a great price.
PINOT NOIR 2009, Bogle Vineyards (CA) Bogle Vineyards is a family affair and they produce some very attractive wines at very good prices. This Pinot Noir has the a lovely bouquet of wood strawberries followed by gentle flavors of berries with hints of vanilla reflecting aging for 12 months in French and American oak. Really nice, elegant finish.
Both wines were priced under $15 the bottle and were purchased from local wine merchants.
