While the Louis M. Martini winery has a reputation – and rightly so – for producing great Cabernet Sauvignon and other reds, they do a more than adequate job with Chardonnay as well. Sourced from multiple counties, Ghost Pines is named after a vineyard purchased by Louis P. in 1964.
While everyone is looking for bargain wines these days, sometimes you want or need that wine that takes you a step higher than ordinary. Sometimes you want the experience of splurging, without actually spending a large amount.
Ghost Pines Chardonnay carries a $20 SRP and is very impressive at that price point. With a flavor profile reminiscent of much more expensive white Burgundies, it blows away most Chardonnays in the $15 – $25 bracket.
An excellent nose introduces pear and mineral notes that give way to apple and just a touch of citrus on the palate. Acidity is present, but not overbearing, and the wine has a supple mouthfeel and a lingering finish.
Serve this with sea bass, shellfish, or pasta in a creamy white sauce and prepare to be impressed.
Tags: Chardonnay, Wine
