Tag Archives: Unoaked

Everything You Wanted to Know About Oak (and Probably Some Stuff You Didn’t).

Posted on July 6, 2011 by Kris

Oak plays a bigger role in winemaking than I think most people realize! The color, flavor, tannin and texture of a wine can all be influenced via oak contact; either during the fermentation or aging of wine. When it comes … Continue reading →

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Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay – Ceramic Bottle Edition!

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Kris

    Wine: Mer Soleil “Silver” Chardonnay 2009 Place: Santa Lucia Highlands, Monterey, California Grapes: 100% Chardonnay Retail: Around $23  

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The Mer Soleil Duo Paired with Coronation Chicken Salad with Mangoes and Almonds

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Kris

Since today is/was #ChardonnayDay on Twitter, my day has been very much planned accordingly around the worlds most popular white grape. You’re forgiven if you aren’t yet clued in as to what #ChardonnayDay is actually all about; it’s new to … Continue reading →

Posted in Pairings | Tagged California, Caymus, Chardonnay, Mer Soleil, Monterey, Santa Lucia, Social Media, Twitter, Unoaked | Leave a comment //

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