Pouilly-Fuisse 2009

Joseph Drouhin

100% Chardonnay

Aging: steel and oak barrels

13% abv

$40.00 at the Bank Restaurant

Beaune, France

Drouhin.com

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Appearance:  light golden wheat

Aroma: fresh fruit, pear, apple, tart apple

Flavors: the taste really follows the nose.  There is a floral or grassy note swirling around.  I also get a hint of oak on the taste and on the aftertaste.

Along with that tart apple I’ll say there is a touch of red grapefruit. 

Mouthfeel: good acidic structure with a dry yet refreshing finish – very nice on this 85 degree day here in Grindstone City Michigan. 

My Strength Rating: 4/4.5 - very nice medium bodied Chardonnay.

A very agreeable Chardonnay and if it retails for around 20 bucks I would buy it. 

Paired well with the Pork Saigon dish that I just enjoyed at the Bank Restaurant in Port Austin Michigan. 

Main Street Chardonnay 2009

Santa Barbara County

Main Street Winery

St. Helena, California, USA

Mainstwinery.com

I have seen prices of $10 to 13 (retail)

I paid $31 at the Bank Restaurant in Port Austin Michigan

Appearance: light golden straw

Aroma: tropical and sweet fruit on the nose reminding me a little of papaya juice and a splash of pineapple.

Flavors: the sweet and tropical nose follows to the taste.  White peach, throw in that splash of pineapple, fuji apple, and there seems to be a touch of oak on the back. 

My Strength Rating: 4

This wine did pair well with my Chicken Wellington.  I was planning to have this with the Pork Saigon but, they were out of that dish. 



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On the second day this wine has a bit of a tart bite that appears – like citrus peel. 

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