Jen's Birthday

Nickel and Nickel
2005 Medina Vineyard Chardonnay
$36.99
Shane’s Notes

I initially considered buying Jen a Condrieu for her birthday but quickly changed my mind when I saw this offering from Nickel and Nickel. This winery has become a part of our life ever since I proposed to Jen there. Also, Jen loves Chardonnay and the 2005 Medina is Nickel and Nickel’s inaugural offering from that vineyard.

We went to Mollie Stones and picked up a rotisserie chicken to accompany the Chardonnay. The pairing worked quite well. The Medina is Nickel and Nickel’s third Chardonnay (the Searby and the Truchard are the other two), and it just might be the best of the three. The Medina is definitely more acidic (no ml) than Nickel and Nickel’s other Chardonnays. The palate is very rich and shows flavors of tangy citrus, green apples and rose water. It is also slightly toasty and has floral undertones. The finish is amazingly long. This is one of the best Chardonnays my palate has encountered.