Hello:This weekend, we opened a bottle of La Crema Chardonnay, 2004 vintage, to accompany a grilled chicken dinner with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans sauteed with sun-dried tomatoes and garlic.
The wine was very nice, both crisp and oaky. I am normally not a great fan of oaky Chardonnays, but I did like this one. It was smooth and had nice hints of fruit (pear and citrus).
It went very well with the chicken, and, of course, we had a glass as we cooked the meal as well!
Dorianne liked it - she is a fan of oaky Chardonnays - and noted as she handed me my glass that I would probably like it too.
The bottle retails for $18 - $22. We paid $14.95 on sale. La Crema wines are widely available.
Here are tasting notes from the La Crema website http://www.lacrema.com/ (actually, these notes are about the 2005 vintage):
"Fresh aromas of citrus, butterscotch and lemon peel open to appealing hints of jasmine and nutmeg. On the palate, rich butter cream, pear and citrus meld to create a plush, rounded middle, with toast and caramel adding richness and texture to the long, lingering finish."
The tasting notes from wine.com on the 2004 were very similar. The 2005 is probably what you will find in most wine stores now.
A note about the Penfold's Koonunga Hills Shiraz Cab from Friday's post - we finished the bottle on Saturday with some chips and salsa. The wine held up well and continues to be my favorite red for everyday use.
Let me know what you think!
The Wine Saver
2 comments:
I agree wholeheartedly with your review of the La Crema. I've really enjoyed it in the past though I haven't reviewed it since I started my site, http://www.365corks.com. Your posting, however, reminded me to pick some La Crema up next time I visit my favorite store. Great review!
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