Signs one might be the parent of a 10 week old child… writing a review one month after you’ve actually had the wine.

It has been several weeks, but the 2006 Lincourt Chardonnay we had is definitely worth writing about. My only previous exposure to this Santa Barbara winery came at a dinner Mark’s in Houston a couple of years ago. I had their pinot noir and to this day rates in my top 3 pinots of all time. It’s a small production winery so I was surprised to see a bottle of their chardonnay at Whole Foods. Much like Lincourt’s pinot, this chardonnay did not disappoint – and it was only $18. Proclamation: best chardonnay under $20 I have ever had… by a long shot.

The wine had all of the silkiness of a good chardonnay, but where most bust with oak and butter flavor, the Lincourt touched on great and refreshing citrus notes. This was a wine that is great to drink on its own – especially as the days keep getting warmer – and it’s an excellent food wine. We had this wine with a white fish dinner and most chardonnays can be too dominating to such a meal. The Lincourt found it’s place though and complimented the meal quite nicely. Next time you make a trip to Whole Foods see if the Lincourt is there and you will not be disappointed.