TN: '96 Sterling Chardonnay

[Randy Caparoso]

Never mind the oak or stylistic questions, Van, did it taste good to you? Did you enjoy it with your food, company, and in the context of the occasion? That's all that matters.

Just bringing this up because I'm often shocked to find myself enjoying wines which I would normally not touch on paper. I will confess, if you will, not enjoying Chardonnays in certain situations because I found it to be overly oaked, alcoholic or just plain harsh; and sometimes, underoaked, plain, light and simple. It's funny, however how circumstances can change one's outlook!