2009 Columbia Crest Grand Estate Chardonnay

2009 Columbia Crest Grand Estate Chardonnay
Columbia Valley
Washington state, US

When most wine drinkers think of American wines, they immediately think of California. Not to be overlooked is Washington state, which is the second-largest wine region in the country.

This chardonnay is well balanced, offering ripe fruit complemented by some American oak. The end result is a bouquet of citrus, peachy notes with a hint of sweet vanilla. On the palate, there is a refreshing, crisp acidity with some underlying oak tannins.

It's a good-quality wine, perfect for everyday drinking, making it suitable as an aperitif or with seafood. This wine retails for HK$150 at ASC Fine Wines.