Spending huge amounts of our income on food became an annoyance to me. I'd rather go to Europe thank you very much!! We wanted four things, to eat well and enjoy our meals while keeping our weight and our expenses under control. Incentive was born and I started to do something about it. I hope to use this Blog to share what I've discovered.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Wine, grapes and a good meal

Ten Affordable Chardonnays

Robert Whitley
Although Chardonnay remains the No. 1 white wine choice for most U.S. wine buyers, the myth persists that good Chardonnay exists only at the upper echelon and the rest is mainly bunk.

I say nay.

The price of Chardonnay grapes has sagged along with the economy, so there's no reason enterprising vintners (or those who own their own vineyards) can't source excellent grapes for the purpose of producing classy Chardonnay.

Gary Eberle of Paso Robles is a case in point. His Chardonnay happens to be estate grown, and it's surprisingly good considering Paso is generally thought of as a warmer region more conducive to sturdy red wines, such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah. The Eberle vineyards do indeed heat up on a mid-summer day, but nighttime temps can be downright chilly, requiring a sweater or more for comfort while sipping wine around the pool.