- 90 Punkte Robert Parkers WINE ADVOCATE, William Kelley: "Always a terrific value, the 2016 Chardonnay from Foxglove is excellent, offering up lovely aromas of citrus, melon and apricot, followed by an elegantly satiny, succulent palate with excellent balance and a flavorful finish. It's hard to think of a better Chardonnay for the money than this offering from the dynamic Varner brothers."
- JEB DUNNUCK: "The two value-priced wines from the Varner brothers include the 2016 Foxglove Chardonnay, which has a bright, fresh, nicely balanced style as well as textbook orchard fruits, honeyed citrus, and brioche aromas and flavors. It would be ideal as a house white to drink over the coming couple of years."
- Empfohlen von Autor Eric Asimov am 15. 11. 2018 in der NEW YORK TIMES, Artikel ?Thanksgiving Wines: A Last-Minute Checklist?: ?Chardonnay Yes, chardonnay. It is still the most popular white wine in the United States, and some people insist on drinking only that. Foxglove is the value label from Varner, which makes very good wines in the Santa Cruz Mountains in California. The Foxglove Central Coast chardonnay is rich and ample, yet lively and juicy.?
Presseberichte über andere Jahrgänge:
- 90 Punkte Robert Parkers WINE ADVOCATE für den 2014er: "Made by some of the best Chardonnay winemakers in California, Jim and Bob Varner, the value-priced 2014 Chardonnay released under the Foxglove label ..., classy profile, it's a steal at the price and will drink nicely ... ."
- 90 Punkte VINOUS Antonio Galloni für den 2014er: "The highlight in this range from Foxglove, the 2014 Chardonnay packs a serious punch for the money. (...). This is a fabulous wine, especially considering its modest price."
- 50 Affordable Wines You Can Always Trust in FOOD & WINE: "...always overdelivers, and is full of vivid mango and citrus fruit."
- Robert Parker (4/2008): ?Perhaps the great value in Chardonnay in the marketplace today,??
- Glenn König in der LOS ANGELES TIMES (8/2014), über den Foxglove Chardonnay 2012: ?Who could use a nice, unoaked Chardonnay from the Central Coast? I could. And I suspect you could too. Lean and crisp, with bright citrus notes and a fine balance, the 2012 Varner Foxglove Chardonnay is a natural with food. It's also an outstanding value for the price. Enjoy it with grilled oysters, that shrimp you just threw on the barbie or some grilled salmon. It's a good match for chilled summer soups and composed salads too.?
- Elyse Luray im Buch ?Great Wines Under $20: Be the Toast of the Party Without Breaking the Bank?, über den Foxglove Chardonnay 2008: ?This California wine is perfect for dinner, with an aroma of tropical fruit and a crisp flavor.?
| Vinous: | 91 VS |
| Produkt: | Weisswein |
| Jahrgang: | 2016 |
| Inhalt: | 0,75 l |
| Land: | Kalifornien |
| Rebsorte(n): | Chardonnay |
| Region: | Napa Valley |
| Inhalt: | 0,75 l |
| Empfehlungen: | Zalto-Universal Glas; Dekantieren nicht nötig; bei 12-14 °C; passt gut zu einem gebratenem Fisch, auch zu Garnelen oder Hummer, ich kann ihn mir auch gut zu einem nicht zu scharfen Curry vorstellen; auch als angenehmer Party-Wein geeignet. |
| Reben: | 100% Chardonnay |
| Im Weinberg: | 90% aus Los Alamos Santa Barbara County, 10% aus Paso Robles (Klon 4 und Dijon-Klone) Die Reben sind zwischen 12 und 32 Jahren alt. In der Laubwand werden die Triebe vertikal positioniert, die Reben stehen auf Hügeln mit Böden aus sandigem Lehm. |
| Im Weinkeller: | Gärung und Ausbau in Edelstahl, Battonage, Verzicht auf Malolaktik; keine unnötigen Zusätze, kein Schönen, kein Pumpen, generell ?non-interventionist winemaking? |
| % vol Alk: | 13,5 |
| Notizen des Weinguts: | Winemaker Bob Varner?s aim is for purity and balance not always found in Chardonnays. He believes in the inherent qualities of the Chardonnay variety and looks to respect the structure and complexity that this grape has in the juice and, when handled carefully, in the wine. Additions, fining, etc. are never used, only blending of Chardonnay from the two regions is employed |
| Potenziell allergene Substanzen: | Enthält Sulfite. Kann Spuren von Eiweiß, Gelatine und Milch enthalten. |
| Importeur: | Schreiblehner Wein bewegt, Gewerbepark Lindach B1, D-84489 Burghausen |
| Warnungen: | Der Konsum von alkoholhaltigen Getränken während der Schwangerschaft kann selbst in geringen Mengen schwere Konsequenzen für die Gesundheit des Kindes nach sich ziehen. |
| Hersteller: | Varner, 648 Menlo Avenue Suite 5, Menlo PArk, California 94025, USA |
