The Cultural Diplomat

Summer Wine 09 /Louis Martini 2006 Napa Valley Chardonnay

My favorite Summer Chardonnay this year is Louis Martini 2006 Napa Valley Chardonnay. This family owned winery has been around over a century and is now owned by the Gallo Family of wines. This rich in taste, refreshing chardonnay is very accessible in price and palette. You can find it at your local Vons, and with Club card costs as little as $13.99! So what are you waiting for? Pick up a bottle and put some Mediteranean flair in your backyard unwinds.

To find out more please visit, louismartini.com.

Vinedo de los Vientos - Estival

Celebrate the Holiday season with "Estival" from Vinedo de los Vientos winery.
Pablo Fallabrino, a third generation Italian wine-maker, has brought his artistic touch and unparalleled skill to the fertile lands of Uruguay.
Estival blends three premiere varieties of Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer and Muscat to achieve a well balanced floral bouquet with a very clean finish. The taste supersedes the accessible price point. Given the heritage, small batch and organic nature of this wine it truly is an original taste, not to be missed.
Available at Wally's Wine Shop in Los Angeles and some of the hottest eateries in Los Angeles.
To find out more please visit: Wallywine.com, bossawines.com and vinedodelosvientos.com

Groth Chardonnay as Summer Slips Away

This great medium bodied Chardnnay has just the right balance of lighter notes and complex structure to make it an end of summer favorite. Try GROTH Chardonnay as summer slips away into the days of Fall.
Find out more at grothwines.com