7-13-22. Kyle Burke Sonoma Valley Chardonnay 2021. Alcohol – 13.9%. Serving Temperature – 48 Degrees. Decant – ½ Hour. Served in a Riedel Tulip glass. Label Art – 4. Personalized Cork – Yes. Overall Rating – 4 Hearts.
Nine Word Review
White Tree Fruits, Tropical Fruits, Moderate Body, Medium Acidity
Objective Review
To The Eye, the Kyle Burke Sonoma Valley Chardonnay 2021 displays to the Taster a Medium Gold wine with a Thin, Clear Rim Variation. Once Swirled, the wine creates an Even Sheeting with Long, Clear Legs and Tears that return to the wine within 3 minutes.
To The Nose, the wine presents the Aroma of White Tree Fruits and Ripe Tropical Fruits. The Bouquet is noted for the flavors of Yellow Apple, Pineapple, Lemon, Asian Pear, White Peach, Honeysuckle, Butter, Saline, and Vanilla.
To The Palate, the Attack is Fruity for 4 Seconds when the Medium Acidity presents itself. The wine is of Moderate Body. The Evolution is Mildly Acidic with the flavors of White Tree Fruits. The Finish is Mildly Acidic and lingers for 3 minutes.
This is a Sound and Well-Balanced wine
Wine and Food Pairing
For a Cheese Pairing, go with a Brie, Blue, Medium Cheddar, Fontina, Gruyere, Jack, Jarlsberg, Parmesan, and Swiss.
For a Food Pairing, think about the Base Ingredients of Chicken, Clams, Crab, Game Hen, Goose, Grouper, Halibut, Lobster, Monkfish, Pheasant, Pork, Salmon, Scallops, Sea Bass, Shrimp, Snapper, Swordfish, Trout, Tuna, Turkey, and Veal.
For Bridge Ingredients, consider Apples, Avocado, Bacon, Butter, Citrus, Coconut, Corn, Cream, Dijon, Evoo, Roasted Fennel, Roasted Garlic, Lemon, Lime, Mango, Mushrooms, Sweet Onions, Orange, Papaya, Pineapple, Pears, Polenta, Pumpkin, Squash, and Toasted Nuts.
Well, what do I have in the kitchen? I could go in several directions. Hmm…
OK. I am going to whip up a basic Shrimp Scampi over a bed of Angel Hair Pasta with a light sprinkle of Parmesan, to pair with this Lovely Wine. Off to the kitchen…
Now that was a Very Good Pairing.
The Sweetness of the Shrimp was Well-Complimented by the Fruitiness of the wine. The Weight of the meal complimented the Body of the wine. The Spiciness of the meal nicely contrasted to the Smoothness of the wine. The Garlic, Parsley, and Parmesan contrasted nicely with the Fruitiness of the wine. The Acidity of the meal was Well-Complimented by the Acidity of the wine. The Smoothness of the Butter Sauce complimented the Butter notes of the wine.
My friends, this is a Beautiful Expression of what Chardonnay is, and can be, under the hands of a Master Winemaker. Be it for a Fancy Dinner, or simply relaxing and enjoying a day at the lake, this wine will pair well. And if you are still a member of the ABC Club, well, what can I say, but this Delectable Wine is quite likely to bring you back into the fold. Like the old commercial from years ago, “Try It, You’ll Like It”. Once the Angels discover this one, it is going to be “Out of Stock” soon, which is why I am glad that I grabbed 4 bottles quick.
Thank You Kyle for creating such a Delicious Chardonnay. Cheers 🍷
