TN: '96 Sterling Chardonnay

[Van The Man]

Don't be sorry, that was a great analysis and it's what I'm trying to learn more about.

One clairification....

I didn't really choose the Sterling Chard on purpose. I knew the wine would not go well with what I prepared.....I do wish I would have known how good it was going to be though as I would have been more careful.

It happened to be a rare night when I was at home and my wife was traveling. I knew she didn't like this wine and I knew I could drink it and in fact, wanted to try it as I had not had it before. (I get it from a club I belong to) So that was it.

In truth, the perfect match for that dinner would have been either a New England Chard or possibly a Long Island Chard.....or I suppose a nice Burg. The New England chards are JUST as you describe, enough fruit to work with the garlic, a creaminess in the texture and just a touch of oak, kept in balance. And had my wife and I been home together, I would have chosen a local wine.