Mountain Views News          Saturday, July 18, 2015

Mountain Views-News Saturday, July 18, 2015 
10 FOOD AND DRINK 
“Summertime, and the living is easy.” Well, maybe. Depending on your geographic location the 
dog days of summer are now upon you. Summer wines are defined as light, crispy, and fruitful, and 
generally lower in alcohol. How about a chardonnay 
(shar–don-ay)? Many vineyard acres in California 
dedicate their dirt to the chardonnay grape, and 
for good reason. The grape is used not only for 
chardonnay wine, but for California sparklers as well. 
A few months ago I mentioned Susan Lueker and Megan Schofield of Simi Winery as being two of a 
handful of female wine makers. That trend continues at Wild Horse where the director of winemaking 
is Chrissy Whittmann. Bravo ladies! What do we look for when purchasing a chardonnay? A few 
years back the term “buttery” was popular, then “oakey” took the stage. I look for how the chardonnay 
tastes at room temperature, and since it is July, how does it do when chilled, and of course, the price. 
The central coast, as represented by this Wild Horse chardonnay, passes on both fronts. You’ll get 
more flavor from a below room temperature glass, but if you need to chill your wine the flavors of the 
fruit are still prominent. My suggestion is this, if you are drinking it just below room temperature, go 
with some summer fruit as a pairing -- watermelon, peaches, or a handful of cherries. You prefer it 
cold? Then have it with a nice hot pizza or grilled shrimp. The price is right, and many stores offer 
discounts for case purchases. 
Dills Score: 88 
Closure: Corked 
Each week I will give you my Dills Score. 
Starting with a base of 50 points, I have 
added points for value: 8 points for color, 8 
points for aroma or “nose”, 8 points for taste, 7 
points for finish, and 10 points for my overall 
impression, which includes my value rating. 
It’s available at Vons and other local retailers 
for around $10 a bottle. 
Join me this Sunday at 2 PM for Dining w/
Dills AM 830 KLAA follow me on twitter 
kingofcuisine 
TABLE FOR TWO by Peter Dillsthechefknows@yahoo.com 
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