($55): Nickel & Nickel’s Stiling Vineyard Chardonnay, with its seductive subtle creaminess, comes across as a tighter, less ripe wine than their Truchard Vineyard bottling, despite a similar stated alcohol — 14.5%.  A citrus element, especially in the finish, amplifies its appeal.  Tasting them side-by-side would set you back $110, but get three couples together and for less than $20 a person, you’d have an exceptional tasting.  Roast a chicken allowing the fat to drip onto vegetables in the pan and you’d have a memorable informal dinner party.
93 Michael Apstein Apr 28, 2015