Red Diamond Chardonnay, 2009

Red Diamond is one of my favorite vineyards.  I enjoy their Merlot and Cabernet and recommend these to customers all the time.  I finally purchased a bottle of Chardonnay.  

Red Diamond 2009 Chardonnay is from Washington State.   The aroma is apple and herbacious, leading to flavors of green apple, vanilla and a hint of oak with a slight creaminess.  It has medium acidity and is nicely balanced with a long finish.  Perfect for pairing with food.  

Winemaker's Notes:  About 20% of the wine was barrel fermented in French and American oak; the other 80% in stainless steel. Aged for more than six months in those oak barrels, the result is a bigger and richer wine.  This Chardonnay is loaded with flavors of ripe honeydew melon  and spiced apples and finishes with a touch of creamy oak.