Sip of the Day

May 25, 2021

Day #145 of the year.

St. Francis Sonoma County Chardonnay

It’s National Wine Day; I thought that was every day! As of November 2020, there are 252 American Viticultural Areas in 33 States, with 141 AVAs in California. Did you know that the first registered AVA was not in CA but Augusta, Mississippi, on June 20, 1980? To mark the day, I have selected a bottle of Chardonnay from St. Francis Winery & Vineyards. They are one of the pioneers in Sonoma County, established in 1971 and producing certified sustainable wines. Their Sonoma County Chardonnay is an American classic with its buttery medium-bodied texture and aromas of melon, pineapple, and citrus with balanced acidity and a pleasantly extended finish. So pick up a bottle, kick back and celebrate with a glass or two – Cheers!

ORIGIN

Sonoma, California

Grapes

Chardonnay

Tasting Notes

Aromas and flavors of fresh melon, citrus, pineapple and butterscotch lead off this medium-bodied Chardonnay, followed by crisp acidity and a rich, lingering finish.

Food Match

Pair with crab, chicken and salmon.

AUTHOR:

Vesselina Stoyanova

Vesselina Stoyanova, WSET II, attended gastronomy school in Bulgaria before migrating to the United States in 1991. She has worked in the wine and spirits industry for over 20 years and uses her combined knowledge of wine and food to create extraordinary combinations. Vessie is our go-to expert on perfect pairings providing recipe inspiration and culinary wisdom.