I had the honor this past June of joining one of my wine clubs in person. Picture this: a stunning Napa sunny day, me, and my pal Joanne, waltzing into Frog’s Leap Winery for an afternoon of wine tasting, with a little cheese on the side. Now, Frog’s has a lineup of stellar wines, but today, we’re zeroing in on just one – the 2021 Chardonnay “Shale & Stone.” This wine is so minerally, it’s practically a geology lesson in a bottle.
This super bright summer sipper is like biting into a crisp apple while being serenaded by a citrusy choir. It’s so reminiscent of a light Chablis that I almost booked a one-way ticket to France on the spot. If you’re the type who likes your Chardonnay on the clean side, without all that oaky, buttery business, this one’s for you. Cheers to sipping, savoring, and resisting the urge to pack your bags! But don’t worry, no need to pack a bag just pop online to purchase a bottle or 2.
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