If you know my taste you know I love un-oaked Chards, and this zingy version made me very happy. It has fresh apple, nectarine, and pear aromas and flavors, nicely balanced with zingy citrus and mineral notes. Pair it with shrimp tacos, Dungeness crab Louie, or roasted poultry. A very good Chard at only $14 retail, it’s available at their Templeton tasting room, and in local stores.
This article appears in Aug 6-13, 2009.