Wine Tasting Notes Archive: 1977 Knudsen Erath Chardonnay

 

USA - Oregon - Yamhill County - White - Still - Dry

Availability:  Unknown
Price:  Current Price Unknown
Purchased: 1979 - $6.50     (Yuppifino Collection tasting)

Color:  Brilliant straw yellow.

Taste:  Flavor is full and dry.  A bit tart and tangy.

Aroma:  Very big, full aroma.

Comments:  Won a Bronze Medal at a 1979 Oenological Show.  Cork layered with Sodium Bitartrate crystals (always a good sign!).

Professional Comments:  A delightful, crisp wine.

Food Match:  Great for picnic fare - fried chicken, potato salad, & mixed fruit salad.  Chardonnays are always good with a nice crusty bread and double-cream cheeses.

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