Winey Wednesdays

So today we decided to do a pair of Chardonnay's - each from a different region of California.

Entwine
2010, California
Pale yellow in appearance, almost clear with a hint of green
Smell of Apple and leechee fruit
Taste and pear and fall fruit, light buttery (less than normal Chardonnay's)

Very enjoyable - goes well with light cheese 

Rate:  7.2/10 for wine under $15

Charlone Vineyard

2009, Monteray County California

More gold in appearance, but still very light

Heavy ammonia smell, what winos refer to as "cat urine"

Full for a white, buttery throughout with a butterscotch finish.

I was not pleased with this wine at first - it was hard to get past the smell, but it does grow on you.
Rate 7.3/10 for wines under $15

As I said previously, the boyfriend and I are not familiar with whites, and because of that we are not familiar with food pairings for whites.  However tonight, he nailed it.  The boyfriend made the above plate to go with our side by side tasting.  The is a large triangle of Camembert, thinner slice of Gruyere, and young cows milk cheese with cranberries.  There is also a roasted apricot that is stuffed with Moroccan spiced almonds and pine nuts in a orange, honey syrup.