This bright and tasty white is all about purity and freshness, winemaker Fintan du Fresne said of his Stainless Chardonnay. Beautifully balanced and expressive, it tastes of fresh tropical fruits and passion fruit, nicely balanced by zippy citrus notes. Even though it sees no French oak aging, this wine is surprisingly rich. A great choice for crab, prawns, or roast chicken, this is so tasty you’ll even love sipping it alone. It’s only $18 at Chamisal tasting room on Orcutt Road in Edna Valley (formerly Domaine Alfred), or visit chamisalvineyards.com.
This article appears in Sep 30 – Oct 7, 2010.