Episode 221 – Old World Elegance vs New World Opulence: The Chardonnay Journey

In todays episode, Shelley and Phil dive back into the old world vs new world wines, in this case, Chardonnay as a part of our Wine Time Fridays series. #HappyFriday! #ItsWineTIme! #Cheersing

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 Wines this episode:

• 2019 Mira Winery Napa Valley Chardonnay ($55 at Wine Library) We last featured Mira in Ep 133, November 2022 with a 2017 Mira Yountville Cabernet Sauvignon
• 2022 Les Gardes Bio Macon Villages White Burgundy ($40 at Wine Library)

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The CDA Gourmet Wine Word of the Week – Opulent

Opulent is an adjective that describes the qualities of the wine itself. It conveys the luxurious and rich characteristics of the wine.

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Mentions: Dustin Lewis

Some Wines we enjoyed this week: Canoe Ridge The Expedition Chardonnay, Louis M. Martini Cabernet Sauvignon, Element[AL] Chardonnay, Black Stallion Cabernet Sauvignon.

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