Rombauer Chardonnay… No Joke, It’s Like Liquid Crack!

My all time favorite wine is hands down Rombauer Chardonnay made in the most fabulous place in the world, St. Helena California.  It’s such a big part of my life I think I have actually cried Rombauer tears and sweat it out in my barre class.  I have friends that aren’t Chardonnay drinkers, but have taken one sip and fallen in love.  This is a must-try wine and makes the perfect hostess gift. Trust me when I tell you to buy it a case at a time… It will save you tons of money on gas.

A soft yellow color that will darken with age. Bright, vibrant tropical fruit aromas flow from the glass. Underlying grapefruit and lime add depth and character to the aroma. Seamless, textured layers of cantaloupe, pineapple and vanilla flood the palate. A mouthwatering finish entices another sip. This wine will develop flavors of fig and apricot, giving richness, as it ages in the bottle.

Sometimes it can be hard to find, so I asked those in the know and these are easier to find:

Grgich Hills Estate Chardonnay has a similar taste at a similar cost. (about $35.99)

McMurray Ranch Chardonnay is about half the price and they use a clone of the same grape. ($14.99/bottle)

Good news for local readers, these wines are available at Super Cellars in Ridgewood, 32 S Broad Street (201) 445-1777. Plus we hear the Rombauer Chard will be back in stock there at the end of summer!