Chardonnay Archives - Wine Swinging

Rombauer vs Ramey Chardonnay Tasting

Serge ZMay 18, 2024June 2, 20240

Rombauer Chardonnay, a wine with an “Elvis-like” following, is about to face off against Ramey, a formidable competitor from the same region. Why did we

2022 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Lamblin & Fils

Serge ZSep 18, 2023September 19, 20230

We decided to gamble and taste the 2022 Chablis 1er Cru Fourchaume Cru Lamblin & Fils, contrary to the producer’s recommendation to cellar it for

Chablis Premier Cru Butteaux 2015

Serge ZFeb 27, 2021March 6, 20210

Chablis Premier Cru Butteaux 2015 by Louis Michel & Fils is in a way like a time capsule in the bottle. The Domaine’s vineyards concentrated

Schramsberg Blanc de Blanc

Serge ZFeb 18, 2021February 20, 20211

Did you know that Schramsberg Blanc de Blancs 1969 was used for President Nixon’s 1972 “Toast to Peace” with China’s Premier Zhou Enlai? Ever since

Wooldridge Creek Brut 2019

Serge ZNov 20, 2020December 3, 20200

Thanks to winemaking innovations, now almost any winery can produce sparkling wines in several different ways. Wooldridge Creek Sparkling Brut 2019 is an example produced

Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay 2019

Serge ZNov 18, 2020November 18, 20200

Rombauer Chardonnay has an almost cult-like following. To understand why you need to try an iconic Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay 2019 from California. It’s intense, “loud,”

Bryn Mawr Estate Chardonnay 2016

Serge ZSep 18, 2020September 29, 20200

I wonder if the grapes that went into Bryn Mawr Estate Chardonnay 2016 enjoyed the valley view from the hill the grew on as much

Kumeu Village Chardonnay 2017

Serge ZAug 27, 2020September 27, 20200

Kumeu Village Chardonnay 2017 comes from the producer who beat Burgundy at its own game. In 2014 London based distributor organized a blind tasting with

Oregon Chardonnay Review 2020

Serge ZAug 17, 2020August 24, 20200

Have you tried Oregon Chardonnay yet? If you did, the chances are that it came from Willamette Valley, which is considered the best for Chardonnay

2016 J.J. Vincent Pouilly-Fuisse Marie Antoinette

Serge ZJul 14, 2020July 17, 20200

Chardonnay comes in many different styles. As a grape, it’s more of a blank canvas to paint on, and winemakers have a lot to do