A BARRELTOP THREESOME (KYMBER’S FILL-IN HIJINX)

Our good friend and Heidelberg rep Kymber (filling in for our favorite wine mama, Wendy) brought by a kind of grab bag of wines:

Robert Stemmler Chardonnay Carneros 2007. Grade=Amazing. This is an incredible rich, full-bodied Chard with harmonious tropical and stone fruit aromas and flavors, creamy oak, buttered brioche, butterscotch, lychee nut, caramel and vanilla bean. Finishes dense and long.

Casabella House Jam Chillin’ White Italy NV. Grade=Outstanding. Pretty interesting blend of Malvasia Bianca and Chardonnay, coming off with honeyed apples and apricots, a hint of orange blossom, and some candied peaches. Very nice.

Casabella House Jam Smooth Red Italy NV. Grade=Outstanding. Intriguingly semi-sweet Bonarda, showing off some raspberry and red currant jam, a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg, some white chocolate-covered cherries, finishing with a bit of cranberry relish.