WTN: Underhill

by **David M. Bueker** » Mon Jun 22, 2026 11:48 am

2019 Under The Wire Sparkling Chardonnay Brosseau Vineyard - USA, California, Central Coast, Chalone (6/20/2026)
When first opened this was good, but perhaps a touch austere. When we paired it with the aged Gouda Gougeres it took off like a rocketship. The fruit blossomed, the mid-palate levitated, and it was a +2 match where both the wine and the food tasted better together. Not sure how the Gougeres managed to make the wine lighter and even fresher but they did. Clearly I need to duplicate this experiment to ensure consistent results!