Friday night here in the Dallas area was crazy! Not because I tore it up at the local club, but because the weather was out of control with thunderstorms in the area. That can be an even more exciting event than any night at the club – especially if you get wrapped up in the local meteorologist’s reports. That’s where the real drama is. I couldn’t decide if I needed to hunker down in the closet and say my last prayer or just order sushi. I continued to watch the weather and ordered sushi. I don’t like to put others at risk for a food delivery, so made sure I ordered the sushi well ahead of the storm. I then opened a bottle of the 2018 Rombauer Carneros Chardonnay, after having gathered my cell phone, the dogs, a flashlight, and had devised a quick escape path to a central closet. This wine has some acidity to it and you taste hints of peach, pear and vanilla. It wasn’t a strong oak Chardonnay. Stronger oak Chardonnays don’t always pair well with spicy foods. It wasn’t my favorite on its own, but it really paired with a slightly spicy sushi dish and you could then taste some of the fruit and vanilla. I enjoyed this wine with the spicy food and think it would pair well with lighter fish or pasta dishes. You can find this wine at some grocery stores for around $35.00 per bottle. Rombauer Vineyards does make a few different wines, including other Chardonnays at various price points. Have a great rest of the weekend and week!
