7 Heavenly Chards

Last night we had a yummy Chardonnay! We found it at our local Wine Styles tasting several months ago. It's one of the few wines we really liked. This is a very rich, buttery Chardonnay that is extra smooth. Also has slight pear/peach flavor. If you're looking for a rich wine, this one's for you. We really enjoyed it with our chicken & artichoke dish.

7 Heavenly Chards
2006
Michael & David
Lodi, California

from the winemaker:

Heavenly Chards of an angelic line,
Each with a task, simply divine.

Chardonnays Justice, balanced and true,
Resurgence of light, life brought anew.

Chardonnays Temperance, patient and mild,
Riding the storms and taming the wilds.

Chardonnays Prudence, cautious and wise,
Embracing the earth, arms to the skies.

Chardonnays Faith, the intangible shield,
Solid as stone, refusing to yield.

Chardonnays Endurance, the river within,
Rising to flow, again and again.

Chardonnays Hope, a spark to ignite,
An unquenchable flame, a beacon of light.

Chardonnays Love, reigning supreme,
Uniting them all in this heavenly dream.

-Kevin Phillips

Dry Creek Zin

We spent the night in Galveston after our son's football playoff game Friday night.  They won so they are on their way to the next round.  Steve & I spent Saturday strolling down The Strand.  After lunch, we enjoyed a wine bar with some cool wines.  We brought home one of the wines we enjoyed.  It was quite good.

Dry Creek Vineyard

Heritage Zinfandel

Vintage 2007, Sonoma County

This Zinfandel is the result of grafting budwood from century-old vines onto new rootstock.  Vines propagated in this manner ensure the future of "old vines" Zinfandel character.  Protecting the heritage of Zinfandel preserves the essence of our region and produces a rich & balanced wine with layers of blackberry and spice.

That's what we liked about this Zin, it was smooth with the right combination of fruit & spice.