Cameron Chardonnay Dundee Hills 2011

For many ardent followers of Cameron Winery, winemaker John Paul’s characterful Chardonnays are the insider’s choice. In the challenging 2011 vintage, Paul and his team declassified fruit from their top-notch Clos Electrique and Abbey Ridge vineyards and knocked this wine out of the ballpark. Crisp, crunchy, with a touch of the funk: that’s right up our alley! We could wax poetic (especially after our third or fourth glass), but there’s no way we could top Cameron assistant winemaker Tom Sivilli’s irreverent description: “With aromas of kaffir lime leaf, marzipan, papaya, almond milk and lemon verbena, the 2011 Dundee Hills chardonnay could be added to your green curry, except that would be weird - plus you would lose the buzz. The mouth is a classic equilateral triangle: bright acid, toasty full flavor and rich mouth feel. This descriptor makes sense if you drink enough of it.” Friends, this will go fast, so be sure to reserve your case now for enjoyment tonight and over the coming decade.

A December 2012 Newsletter selection.