Eberle Winery, Paso Robles (Central Coast, California) Chardonnay Eberle Estate Vineyard 2017

($24): Gary Eberle has been making wine for decades, having founded his eponymous estate in 1982.  His experience shows in his wines, both this charm-filled Chardonnay and in his equally impressive Cabernet Sauvignon.  With his 2017 Chardonnay he walks the line beautifully between delivering too little and too much.  There’s excellent concentration and depth without being over-the-top.  Bright and lively acidity offsets the ever so subtle pineapple-like spiciness.  This polished and well-priced wine would be great at the dinner table with sautéed scallops or a roasted chicken.  
93 Michael ApsteinDec 25, 2018