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Wine of the Week, August 10, 2014

RODNEY STRONG CHARDONNAY 2012
SONOMA, CALIFORNIA



By:  Ed "The Wine Guy"


California is noted for, and rightly so, its Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel, and Chardonnay. The Chardonnay grape - unlike the Pinot Noir grape, which is thin-skinned, and, like thin-skinned people, difficult to deal with  - is relatively easy to grow just about anywhere. It adapts well to different soils and different climates. Its native home is in Burgundy, France. The year 2012 in California produced extraordinary grapes, both white and red. I suspect that before long the 2012 vintage will be hard to find. This Rodney Strong Chardonnay is medium-bodied, fruit-forward, exhibiting aromas and flavors of apple, lemon, pear, and pineapple, and a hint of oak. The mouth-feel is very satisfying from the start to the long finish.