Four Vines has received much attention from this Rampant Oenophile, but so far just for their excellent Zinfandels. To make sure that friends of the Rampant Oenophile don’t think that I just enjoy such a limited selection, I tried the Four Vines 2008 “Naked®” Chardonnay. Now, I’m a fan of the French style Chards, rich and buttery. “Naked®” is anything but…This Chardonnay is all stainless steel, so it’s crisp and clean to let the citrus fruit and floral nose shine. You’ll also find peach and pear on the tongue, and grapefruit on the nose. Don’t serve it too chilled, just a bit cool, and you’ll lift the nose considerably. All in all, an exceptional New World style Chardonnay that pairs very well with fish or chicken. I’m looking forward to warmer afternoons to enjoy this Chard outside at weekend barbeques.
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I spotted this great Chardonnay at Costco recently for under $15, and we did a blind tasting with friends. Compared Naked Chard against the Costco store brand and a top rated Chardonnay who's name rhymes with "cake head." While the cakey wine won by one vote, everyone voted Naked the wine they are mostly likely to buy several bottles of.
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