TCM Summer Under the Stars Chardonnay 2021
Classic Movie Pairing
Gidget (1959)A bright and refreshing wine with flavors of lemon and baked apple is the perfect accompaniment for any warm summer evening. Its crisp and clean finish makes it a great choice for sipping while watching this summer favorite. Starring Sandra Dee, Cliff Robertson and James Darren, it shares the excitement of the teenage Gidget as she makes new friends, learns to surf and falls in love, all during the course of a high-school summer.
THE WINE
Every day throughout August, TCM devotes 24 hours to the work of one classic star—from Katharine Hepburn to Frank Sinatra. We recommend you devote one night soon to the wine world’s most-loved white, Chardonnay. Hailing from California’s exciting Lodi region (read more below), this gorgeous example has flavors of Meyer lemon, baked apple and meringue. Perfect for sipping under the stars, with a cozy blanket, a full picnic basket and someone special.
THE GRAPE
Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon are constantly vying for the title of “California’s most-planted variety” (the USDA’s 2018 figures put Cab in the lead by a mere 93 acres!). In addition to being popular, the Queen of the Whites is also one of the wine world’s most malleable grapes. It thrives in climates ranging from cool to hot and, depending on the ambitions of the winemaker, comes in a slew of styles: ripe, luscious, rounded and oaky…steely, lean, crisp and unoaked…or anywhere in between.
THE REGION
Lodi is “one of the top wine regions in the country,” where winemakers “have quietly started producing some of the state’s best wines” (vinepair.com). While the region’s famed for old-vine Zinfandel, it’s increasingly known for top-notch whites, too. The warm climate is tempered by morning fog, helping prolong the grapes’ ‘hang time’ on the vine for extra-concentrated flavors.
WITH FOOD
Whenever you need a little sunshine, uncork this lovely Chardonnay and pour a glass. It’ll be delicious on its own or with soft cheeses (Brie lovers, you know what to do). For a tasty food pairing, try grilled chicken, honey-glazed ham or even roasted turkey. Vegetarians can enjoy it with white-sauced pastas or creamy pumpkin or butternut squash soups.
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