Andover Estate Chardonnay Arroyo Seco

Smell: oak nutty really ripe banana cantaloupe salt water taffy smoke brown butter. Vanilla subtle but opens up after sitting in glass Low sweetness Low acidity Full bodied. Good mouth feel Alcohol: some warmth post drink Taste: ripe Fuji apple, oak and smoke, hint of vanillas but not much, brown butter Overall: Incredibly pleasant. Buttery and oaky tastes genuine and not ‘fake’ which I feel is common at a lower price point. Really enjoyed, especially for the price of $12.99! …

served with a new recipe of orange lazed chicken strips dressed with sesame seeds and scallions with wild flavored rice...this was a very good pairing - a bit of oak and a bit of vanilla - and not overpowering ….