Wine Review: 2006 Edna Valley Paragon Chardonnay

Posted by Wine Welfare | Filed under $12-$14, California, Central Coast, Chardonnay, USA, White

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Note the “2006″ before you say we just launched the site and already we’re repeating ourselves. We’re just trying to offer a little compare and contrast.

Bad News First: The ’06 Edna Valley Paragon Vineyard Chardonnay is not a typical California Chardonnay, simply because it lacks the vanilla punch that most have (due to the over-oaking). People buying California Chardonnays typically expect a good shot of vanilla, but this one might not deliver as much as you were looking for. The alcohol also gets a bit overpowering as the wine warms up.

Now The Good: I, for one, don’t like too much vanilla or oak, but I do like the butter-flavors that come through when Chardonnays are oaked. This wine has just the right amount of butteriness I look for, making it roll around heavily in the mouth. It should be savored, not chugged.

With Food: Thanks to the butter, this is tailor-made for shell fish; particularly crab or lobster with drawn butter.

$12.99 at The Wine Specialist

Edna Valley Vineyards

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    6. Comments (1) | May 24th, 2009

    One Response to “Wine Review: 2006 Edna Valley Paragon Chardonnay”

    1. 2007 Edna Valley Paragon Chardonnay for $9.49 Says:
      May 24, 2009 at 10:55 pm

      [...] News First: The ‘07, like the ‘06, has a gorgeous vanilla, smoked peach nose, but belies the actual taste, which has too much [...]

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