tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post8651642152581528858..comments2024-03-29T01:00:53.205-07:00Comments on The Sommelier Update: Buttery Chardonnay - Malolactic FermentationThe Sommelier:http://www.blogger.com/profile/09266100883224273029noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-25852848242592071452019-07-10T04:04:38.332-07:002019-07-10T04:04:38.332-07:00Looking organic chardonnay brands online then you ...Looking <a href="https://thesimplewine.com/collections/chardonnay" rel="nofollow">organic chardonnay brands</a> online then you can buy from thesimplewine.com.Pinot Noir Winehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17383299517681160736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-66397763738931625102018-06-30T22:47:51.632-07:002018-06-30T22:47:51.632-07:00My latest find is Harken Chardonnay. My latest find is Harken Chardonnay. Kathy Kellerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07216273715142644106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-21550029151716919362018-03-22T13:16:58.946-07:002018-03-22T13:16:58.946-07:00The short answer is "yes". The longer an...The short answer is "yes". The longer answer is that Meursault Chardonnay (White Burgundy) is mainly known for their oak influence, and are considered, rounder, smoother and buttery. The amount of MLF is dependent on the winemaker's style. If you are looking for sharper, less buttery wines, check out Chablis.The Sommelier:https://www.blogger.com/profile/09266100883224273029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-14487143268518365712018-03-22T13:03:31.107-07:002018-03-22T13:03:31.107-07:00Do the winemakers of Burgundian Chardonnay specifi...Do the winemakers of Burgundian Chardonnay specifically in Meursault use MLF ?RockinRobinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16334253351048372838noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-33359377105209927732017-08-08T14:48:09.167-07:002017-08-08T14:48:09.167-07:00I prefer a more natural expression of the varietal...I prefer a more natural expression of the varietal. I think Americans have pallets trained to expect the Californian overly, toasted oak, creamy Chardonnay. I realize that manipulation of a varietal can enhance it but, I think that at times this varietal is being over crafted! Wank69https://www.blogger.com/profile/16554379454023696319noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-91762290804179535722017-05-30T15:20:48.097-07:002017-05-30T15:20:48.097-07:00If you like them buttery, try the Scarborough Yell...If you like them buttery, try the Scarborough Yellow Label from the Hunter Valley. Delicious at 2-3yrs age, but even more buttery as it ages.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01829682511388421453noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-65219351510882050372017-04-20T20:12:38.235-07:002017-04-20T20:12:38.235-07:00If you love Mer Soleil - as do I - you really must...If you love Mer Soleil - as do I - you really must try the Rombauer. It's equally as buttery and lush, but with a surprising and mouth watering acidic finish. Just phenomenal.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06900130113891325481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-49648315809699640182017-02-21T18:58:05.768-08:002017-02-21T18:58:05.768-08:00I have tried the Rombauer, Butter, Layer Cake, and...I have tried the Rombauer, Butter, Layer Cake, and several others that claim to be buttery, and was very disappointed. Back in the 80's we bought a lot of MLF wines - I remember Hacienda '87 in particular, and they were very creamy and smooth in the mouth, with no hint of acid or tartness in the finish. All the chards these days are crisp and tart. There are obviously people who like Brichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14088364040641454794noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-13761439499244804112016-12-07T14:09:51.286-08:002016-12-07T14:09:51.286-08:00Rombauer.... for sure. consistently buttery chard....Rombauer.... for sure. consistently buttery chard.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00846595248558846872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-61304980913767855112016-12-02T07:21:48.086-08:002016-12-02T07:21:48.086-08:00Oak doesn't add to the buttery character, but ...Oak doesn't add to the buttery character, but does add other aspects, particularly vanilla and coconut notes (depending on whether it is American or French oak)The Sommelier:https://www.blogger.com/profile/09266100883224273029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-11439682225578506972016-12-02T07:14:10.343-08:002016-12-02T07:14:10.343-08:00Hi Jim, thanks for the short wine lesson on MLF. d...Hi Jim, thanks for the short wine lesson on MLF. does the oak contribute to the buttery taste too? how does a chaddonay buttery taste in a stainless steel vs oak barrels?pkhttp://www.finewines.com.sg/wine-lessonsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-69255076063325800792016-10-24T09:30:15.837-07:002016-10-24T09:30:15.837-07:00See some of the comments in this blog, for good ex...See some of the comments in this blog, for good examples, Also, you might try Trinitas.The Sommelier:https://www.blogger.com/profile/09266100883224273029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-44330799029340143712016-10-24T09:28:48.784-07:002016-10-24T09:28:48.784-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.The Sommelier:https://www.blogger.com/profile/09266100883224273029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-45166194061241351562016-10-24T07:29:58.492-07:002016-10-24T07:29:58.492-07:00I like the buttery chard they are hard to find. Al...I like the buttery chard they are hard to find. All I have been finding are to fruit forward and higher acidity. I need to know what are some good smooth buttery chards.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02943744041254032207noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-12915582723650634282016-02-15T14:37:55.849-08:002016-02-15T14:37:55.849-08:00I visited the same winery where I discovered the c...I visited the same winery where I discovered the chard!! Great road trip and great wine!! I know its available in LA. I have a local merchant who picks up a case for me when I askWhiteTomatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892595601902337761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-29810359715979268482016-02-15T14:35:56.372-08:002016-02-15T14:35:56.372-08:00Thanks. I will be honest--I thought it was the oak...Thanks. I will be honest--I thought it was the oaking that made it buttery since that was always the common denominator to me. Now I know better!! Thanks for the post and reply. WhiteTomatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892595601902337761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-13856225209854164442016-02-15T11:31:05.806-08:002016-02-15T11:31:05.806-08:00Unless you know the winery, the best bet is to rea...Unless you know the winery, the best bet is to read the label or the shelf tag description. Any use of the words butter or cream, are signs of MLF. Usually, those wines that have fermented in only stainless steel are more likely not to have MLF, as the winemaker is trying to express the acids and fruit.The Sommelier:https://www.blogger.com/profile/09266100883224273029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-2891346565339163752016-02-15T11:27:52.351-08:002016-02-15T11:27:52.351-08:00L.A. Cetto does make a good Chardonnay, but as you...L.A. Cetto does make a good Chardonnay, but as you mentioned, it is a bit difficult to find in the US. I visited their winery in Valle de Guadalupe a few years back. You can read about that visit on my wine blog http://arrowheadwine.blogspot.com/2013/08/valle-de-guadalupe.htmlThe Sommelier:https://www.blogger.com/profile/09266100883224273029noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-41446118534389567832016-02-15T10:28:06.463-08:002016-02-15T10:28:06.463-08:00Is there a way to know which chards are made using...Is there a way to know which chards are made using the MLF process without having to just buy it? I am of the 50% that enjoy buttery chards!WhiteTomatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892595601902337761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-69656246916232458872016-02-15T10:26:00.291-08:002016-02-15T10:26:00.291-08:00Ive wanted to try this but the cost stopped me als...Ive wanted to try this but the cost stopped me also. Perhaps I will give it a try. WhiteTomatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892595601902337761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-51119040104157550982016-02-15T10:24:46.743-08:002016-02-15T10:24:46.743-08:00Agreed! Love this wine. We were in Victoria BC eat...Agreed! Love this wine. We were in Victoria BC eating dinner and the description said "buttered popcorn" so we got it. Its easily in our top favorite Chards!!WhiteTomatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892595601902337761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-79724518009971983852016-02-15T10:23:30.497-08:002016-02-15T10:23:30.497-08:00Another one I happened upon is LA Cetto's Priv...Another one I happened upon is LA Cetto's Private Reserve Chardonnay. Its a Mexican wine so hard to find but its buttery and delicious. WhiteTomatohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04892595601902337761noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-34818414673140696092016-01-25T11:49:12.174-08:002016-01-25T11:49:12.174-08:00CAM Series Cameron Hughes Chardonnay is one of the...CAM Series Cameron Hughes Chardonnay is one of the best "90+" points and at a price point of $16, it is unbeatable. About as buttery and creamy as you can get...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-41468145903070935742015-08-26T16:00:28.708-07:002015-08-26T16:00:28.708-07:00Mer Soleil is the best buttery wine I've had. ...Mer Soleil is the best buttery wine I've had. $35-$40 in stores. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01890267219519035255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5901560025639620671.post-89508295758954523962015-06-29T08:25:02.254-07:002015-06-29T08:25:02.254-07:00I can find it all over. It's hard to justify ...I can find it all over. It's hard to justify the cost.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05398441970667378073noreply@blogger.com