Glasshaus Wines

Burgundy-style descriptors are sometimes overused. In this case, however, they are right on target. With experience making wine in France, Glasshaus Wines' Owner and Winemaker Rodney Gagnon brought those skills to the Sonoma Coast. He makes a wine many would say is anything but traditional California Chardonnay.

This wine appears light golden and reflective in the glass. In the aromas you'll discover a lighter style wine with Asian Pear, Granny Smith apple and minerality. The crisp palate boasts bright acidity with flavors of lemon zest, hints of grapefruit, pears and apples. The extraordinarily long finish leaves you with citrus and Chablis-like minerality to pair perfectly with shell fish or a light summer dish.

This crisp, refreshing Chardonnay pairs with food more like a Sauvignon Blanc than a Chardonnay would. The citrus and minerality make it an especially appropriate pairing for light dishes like linguini with clams and shrimp scampi. Serve with first courses such as salads, antipasto and seafood dishes. Fresh herbs and fruit within dishes bring out the best in this style of wine. Serve with sushi and Mediterranean cuisines. Enjoy also with soft and medium-hard cheeses.