When The Stars Align!
Photo ©Michael Kelly
Last evening I had a beautiful meal (for me) with one of my favorite Chardonnay wines. I happened to pick up some fresh Dungeness crab meat Saturday evening in Half Moon Bay at the wharf. Fresh Dungeness crab has always been one of my go to meals when the season is not truncated. It has been for migrating whales getting caught up in the basket ropes. Add to this some tangy red seafood sauce and the stars were aligned.
In addition, my wife made some deviled eggs with Tabasco and topped them off with a sprinkling of smoked paprika.
Now for the third ingredient, the 2023 Wood Family Vineyards Chardonnay. First on the eyes a bright and deep golden color. Swirling the wine in the glass, you immediately see the thick and rich texture of this wine. On the nose when cold, a slight lime note wafted in the senses, but as it warmed up, green apple and a tinge of green tea was present. On the palate most notable w the weightiness of the wine in the mouth. Honeydew melon was the dominant flavor with both buttery brioche dough and soft lemon zest and almond coming to the party. Also, on the finish a fresh star fruit quality was present. This year the butter scotch finish was not present, yet the wine encapsulated the mouth with a spring freshness. This wine has made my annual Best Wines Tasted during the year and will again for 2025.
Photo ©Michael Kelly
Each of these three items are some of my favorites. It was a good night!
Sláinte,
Michael