From Sonoma California, this wine has a very unique color. Not as golden as I have seen some Chardonnay's, but it has a very brilliant, light yellow color tone--very nice. The first sniff has a mixture of pears, and some type of tropical fruits. The first whirl is quite nice -- slightly sweet yet has a slight almond taste. Second sniff -- I am still leaning towards pears and some type of tropical fruit which I cannot pinpoint which type of fruit. The second whirl has a slight smokey wood taste; however the sweetness is still present. The finish is very nice, very smooth and mild.
Overall I am going to give this one 3 stars. I purchased this one at Costco for Y1,590. At another retailer here in Tokyo it is about Y2,400. Yet again, Costco scores. I would recommend this wine for a casual summer party.
Summary: Good wine with a nice and unique color. Slightly sweet; however the finish is delicate.
Rating: 3 stars
Purchase Cost: Y1,590 (Costco)
Other Japanese Retailers: Y2,450 (Rakuten website)
USA Retail Price: $12.95
Food: NA
