Sep 03 2008

We’re getting HOT HOT HOT!

Published by The Moody Wine Drinker at 3:46 pm under White Wine

Mood: Toasty

Wine Selection: Merryvale’s 2005 “Hyde Vineyard” Chardonnay

 

Well, it’s Indian Summer alright. We are getting hot hot hot in Santa Cruz County and I’m in a cool wine mood. Merryvale, my new employer as of Oct 1., makes one of the best Chardonnays that I’ve tasted this year. No, it’s not because I’m biased, it’s because it’s true. After my interview, I was able to taste their wines and I started with the ‘05 Carneros Chardonnay and I knew right then and there that I wanted to work for this winery!

This wine contains a full blown sensory experience starting with the tropical fruit nose! I could smell this wine all day. Maybe this should be made into a perfume:) On a serious note, you taste it and the beautiful balance of butter, oak, and citrus, comes full circle with the dry finish. This wine is a great example of a round Chardonnay. There isn’t one characteristic that stands out more than the other. It’s a delightful medley of experiences in just one sip!

 

Can you understand why I want to work at Merryvale winery? It’s simple to see. Plus, I’m not very good at lying, so it’s a good thing I can talk to people favorably about the wine made there. Check it out for yourself at the Merryvale website!

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6 Responses to “We’re getting HOT HOT HOT!”

  1. # Melissaon 05 Sep 2008 at 12:11 pm

    I was so excited to see your posting! I have been looking forward to your next wine suggestion and sure enough you saved the day! I can’t tell you how excited I am for you. The perfect opportunity for you and your career. I wish you the best of luck.

  2. # Heatheron 07 Sep 2008 at 2:37 pm

    Erica,

    Congratulations! I hope to see you some when we’re up do the wine country thing!

  3. # Heatheron 07 Sep 2008 at 2:38 pm

    I meant some time!!! No I’m not drinking wine right now.

  4. # Your new bosson 16 Sep 2008 at 6:13 pm

    You are so awesome! I can’t wait until we can do a tasting together. I’m more on the technical side of wine, and I think that I can learn a lot from you, as you can learn from me when it comes to the office work. I am SO excited for the day you start. We’re gonna have tons of fun together. My philosophy is to be a great worker, make people happy and not take things to seriously. We spend more time at work than anywhere else (other than bed), so we need to enjoy it.

    Talk to you soon!

  5. # Your new bosson 16 Sep 2008 at 6:14 pm

    PS It’s Liz, not Remi! :-)

  6. # Pabloon 22 Sep 2008 at 6:57 am

    Ric,

    Happy to see you have found a good fit for your continued education in the wine industry…keep your goals high, the fruits of your labor will be sweet…

    Pablo

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