As we’re still in the cold months, far away from cheerful Christmas lights, dreaming of warm months filled with cold drinks and comforting sunshine, I implore everyone to pour a chilled glass of Foley Estates Sta. Rita Hills Chardonnay and fabricate the soon-to-be summer feeling, even if just for the night. I’ll enjoy my wine with a salad, with creamy avocado, plum tomatoes, cucumbers and smoked Salmon, to further enhance my fake summer atmosphere. As a Manhattan resident, theses cold months are daunting given that indoor dining is still unavailable. So, I’ll order my lovely salad from a local favorite (Ayza Wine & Chocolate Bar) and drink Foley chardonnay like June is just around the corner.
ORIGIN
Sta. Rita Hills, California
Grapes
Chardonnay
Tasting Notes
This is a bright, juicy Chardonnay with aromas of honeydew melon, brioche, green apple and baking spices. Lively acidity accompanies flavors of banana, toasted oak, and honey, which coat the palate. Silky viscosity precedes a lengthy finish.
Food Match
Perfect paired with clam chowder or Chicken Dijon, this Chardonnay's combination of structure and concentration helps it stand up to a wide array of dishes, including poultry and rich fish and seafood, like lobster and salmon.
Gabrielle earned a Level 2 certificate from the Wine & Spirits Education Trust (WSET) and has continued her wine education by becoming a Certified Specialist of Wine (CSW) in 2020. In addition to writing for Wine365, she also provides creative contributions and research analytics.