Wine of the Week
TIMES-DISPATCH COLUMNIST
Published: July 1, 2009
Published: July 1, 2009
JACK BERNINGER
Wine: Lake Anna Chardonnay Barrel Select 2007Winery: Lake Anna Winery, 5621 Courthouse Road, Spotsylvania (http://www.lawinery.com)
Composition: 100 percent Chardonnay
Description: In a state in which Chardonnay is a quality wine, this one stands out. Floral aromas are followed by toasty almond with just a touch of creaminess. Perfect for summer deck sipping and for year-round meals (pastas, hearty chicken dishes). 13.5 percent alcohol.
Cost: $19.99-$22
Where to buy: Wine Lovers, Vino Market, Private Stock (Brook Road, Forest Hill, Ridge), Once Upon a Vine (North and South), Corks and Kegs, Verde Fresh Foods to Go
Fast fact: Chardonnay is the most produced grape in the state with 1,288 tons produced in 2008. (Cabernet Franc is second at 924 tons.) Chardonnay is the dominant white grape in France's Burgundy region, and some of the best come from Chablis.
Upcoming wine event: Floyd Fandango Wine & Beer Festival, formerly the Wine Down the Music Trail; 11 a.m.- 6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday; adult weekend ticket: $50 ($60 at gate), adult single day: $25 ($30 at gate); designated driver/teen weekend: $25 ($30 at gate), single day: $15 ($20 at gate); 13 wineries. Information: (540) 745-3378 or http://www.atwproductions.com
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