We had one of these at the weekend, you'd struggle to find a more ridiculous name and label design, but I suppose it is from California. However, the wine is superb, a delicious oaky/buttery chardonnay that's slightly sweet on the finish but not overly so, just enough to distinguish this from the more dry French/Burgundian styles. From Santa Barbara County the wine is made by "Au Bon Climat" a well known producer from the West Coast, a 40 year old company founded by Jim Clendenen, who, when you see a photo of him (see below) you understand the label! Not cheap at £25 from the BBR warehouse shop in Basingstoke, but it went down a treat with the left overs from our Christmas cheese stash.
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