Pindar Vineyards 2007 Peacock Chardonnay
By Lenn Thompson, Editor and Publisher
Because I have to taste several Kosher wines for WBW #56 tomorrow, today's review is going to be a quick one for a simple, but solid Pindar Vineyards 2007 Peacock Chardonnay ($11).
This chardonnay was ermented in stainless steel and with an unknown amount of oak aging (the website doesn't say), this wine is very fruity on the nose with pineapple and pear aromas backed by hints vanilla and even some citrus blossom.
As I said, simple, but solidly made, the palate is medium-bodied with more pear-pineapple flavors, a bit more vanilla and just a sprinkle of toasty oak in the background. Good, but not great acidity, brings balance and there is an interesting grapefruit note on the average finish.
The tropical, fruity character reminds me a bit of some Aussie chards I've tasted, but there's better acidity here. It's a good example of the kind of wine I'd expect to get if I were to order a "glass of chardonnay" at a bar. Not that I would… but if I did, I'd be happy with this.
It's not distinctive, but for $11, it delivers good fruit and enough acidity.
Producer: Pindar Vineyards
AVA: North Fork of Long ISland
ABV: 12.8%
Price: $11
Rating:
(2.5 out of 5 | Average-to-Very Good)
