Tasting - CH Blanc de Blanc

Name: Blanc de Blanc
Variety of Grape(s): Chardonnay
Country of Origin: United States of America
Region of Origin: California
Vintage Year: 2024
Price: $18.99

For Valentine's Day, my girlfriend brought me to her family's favorite winery/restaurant up in Columbus, Ohio, Cooper's Hawk. Fortunately for me, her parents have wine club memberships, and they graciously provided us with a free tasting of 8 of their most popular wines. Unfortunately, I did not get selfies or photos with the bottles, as the bartenders did not allow us to hold the bottles.

Regardless, we started the tasting with their Blanc de Blanc. It was a very beautiful light yellow color with nice bubbles, and it had a wonderful aroma. It was very floral and fruity with a nice hint of vanilla. I noticed peach, green apple, and pear as well.

Wine Critic Review: Frugal Sipper on Vivino.com (897 ratings on the site and 2030th in the US).

"Very green apple forward with some sweetness but clean crisp and enjoyable. Easy drink poolside on a hot day. Like the lack of being punched in the face with citrus. Comparable to Prosecco."

Upon the taste, I got immediate notes of apple, both red and green, as well as peaches and pear. I found the front of the taste to be very similar to the aroma, but it was interesting to see how the flavor evolved over time. It grew into a more grapey and citrusy flavor with new notes of lemon, yet the flavor was very light overall. It was quite sweet, with a surprisingly strong ethanol taste on the finish. 

I really enjoyed this wine, and I rated it a 4/5. It was a strong start to our night, and I was looking forward to the rest of the tasting.