Bogle Chardonnay

Name: Bogle
Color: White
Varietal: Chardonnay
Vintage: 2007
Country/State: California
Region: NA
Price: $10
Stars: 4 (out of 5)

Krista picked out this wine after we attended a wine tasting together on Friday night at Ed's Fine Wines. This wasn't one of the wines offered that night, but she selected it based on the description at the store that suggested the wine had a pineapple flavor. The same night, I picked up a bottle of the Concannon Petite Sirah, which was offered at the tasting and we both really liked it. I plan on drinking that one soon.

We took the Bogle Chardonnay with us to Krista's parents house for dinner and drank a little before and during the meal. We both really enjoyed this wine. I think I liked it a little more than she did, but I like just about everything. I really liked the full mouthfeel that I got from this wine, as well as the buttery, fruity taste (mostly pears and green apples). Neither of us picked up on the pineapple, but it was still very good. The 2007 was aged for 7 months in 50% new American oak, giving the wine a touch of oak, but not too much. I found it to be crisp, well-balanced, and refreshing...For $10 or less, I would highly recommend the Bogle Chardonnay...I can't wait to try their Petite Sirah, which I bought today!