Taste Two: Auspicion Chardonnay

Name: Auspicion "Foresee Your Future" Chardonnay

Variety: Chardonnay

Region: Graton, California

Country: United States

Year: 2013

Price: $9.99

Winery Review/Description: An ancient practice holds that we can predict the future by reading the movements of birds. Maybe. But why not get carried away and make a bit of your own good fortune? One sip of this crisp, fresh, and fruit foreward Auspicion Chardonnay and your future will instantly look brighter! Uncork and see for yourself.
From www.thewinebuyer.com: Great fruit character, finesse, and body in the palate. Flavors of ripe pineapple, golden apple, and pear are balanced by citrus notes and a smooth, creamy finish. A crisp, light-bodied wine meant to be enjoyed on its own or with lighter fare.

My Review: The first aromas gave me a light and fruity impression that I would describe as tropical. When tasted, the light-bodied flavor was more citrus-like with only a hint of the tropical remaining. Perhaps grapefruit with a lingering hint of pineapple. Very enjoyable,

especially since I didn't think I even liked white wines. The quality, though still obviously consumer-grade, is clearly a step or two up from the $3 Merlot of my previous tasting.

I tasted this first on its own, and then with some cheeses: fontina, camembert, and medium cheddar that I munched on while preparing a meal, The meal consisted of spring greens and baby spinach salad with ranch dressing, followed by pork chops simply pan fried with a side of peas. The chardonnay paired excellently with the cheeses and the salad, in my opinion, but only marginally well with the pork chops.