Beringer “Stone Cellars” Chardonnay 2005/6
California, USA
8.20€
Unmistakeably Californian! Cinnamon, nougat and toasted almonds on the nose and then wafts of pineapple and mango come through. On the palate the citrus flavours shine – ruby grapefruit and candied lemons. Enough crisp acidity and well integrated oak which finishes with a lush, seamlessly long, plush flavour of Crème Brulée.
Drink with:
Creamy Saffron Risotto, Grilled Chicken, Corn & Crab Chowder, Sweet Onion & Pancetta Tart – seriously chill it and take it to the beach with a Club Sandwich.
Recipe suggestion: Halibut (Fletan here in France) with Butternut Squash Puree – roast a quartered & de-seeded squash drizzled with olive oil and a sprinkle of crushed coriander & cumin seeds, scoop off the skins and blitz to a purée with a spoon or two of cream & plenty of seasoning. Grill or pan-fry the fish and sit on top of the puree and finish with a drizzle of infused curry oil