The Four State Food Critic is not much of a white wine
drinker (I prefer big and bold reds), but there are a few whites that I find to
be consistently satisfying. With another
holiday upon us, people are always asking “what sort of wine goes with
Thanksgiving turkey?” A safe bet is
always a Chardonnay, as whites generally pair well with any poultry.
Simi is a Sonoma County, California vineyard that has been
around since 1876 and currently offers sixteen (16) varieties of wine. They also offer three varieties of
Chardonnay, one from the Alexander Valley, one from the Russian River Valley,
and their lowest cost brand, the Sonoma County (pictured below):
(Image
Credit – hartwickandgrove.com)
This is a dry white - medium bodied - with flavors of green
apple, pear, lemon, and cream. In
addition to your Thanksgiving bird, it also pairs nicely with baked chicken or
seared scallops.
The price averages around $14 a bottle across all Sonoma
County vintages (please note - the Alexander Valley and Russian River Valley
versions are significantly higher in price), so it’s a nice wine at a
reasonable cost. Ask for it at any local liquor store that
offers a moderate to extensive wine selection.
For more information on Simi Chardonnay (or any of their
wine offerings), check them out www.simiwinery.com
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