Chardonnay dates back to some French Cistercian monks hanging out during the 1300's. Armed with that knowledge, the forthcoming dialogue may become slightly amusing!
FRÈRE YANN: Frère Anatole, thank you. What a wonderful party.
FRÈRE DAVID: Yes, it was. I very much enjoyed the gruel and oats.
FRÈRE ANATOLE: Feel free to stay longer, if you like.
FRÈRE DAVID: I’m afraid we’d best not.
FRÈRE YANN: Indeed. It’s late, and I’ve got lots of flagellatin’ to do in the morning.
FRÈRE ANATOLE: Ah, yes. Pope Benedict’s Flagellatin’ Friday. Well, I won’t keep either of you.
FRÈRE DAVID: So, Frère Anatole, it looks like we didn’t quite get to that bottle of Chardonnay I brought over.
FRÈRE ANATOLE: Oh. Were you going to want that back, Frère David?
FRÈRE DAVID: Well … you didn’t open it, is all. I thought you were going to open it tonight, but you didn’t. That’s why I brought it over, is the thing.
FRÈRE ANATOLE: Oh. I thought it was a gift of gratitude for my hospitality.
FRÈRE DAVID: Oh. I, er. Of course I’m grateful for your hospitality, Frère Anatole.
FRÈRE ANATOLE: But the wine was not a gift to demonstrate as such. You only brought it because you thought we would be drinking it tonight?
FRÈRE DAVID: I brought it to share. You know. SHARING. Maybe you read about it in some stained glass …?
FRÈRE ANATOLE: Oh, that’s pretty low, Dave. I give a lot.
FRÈRE YANN: Maybe we should -
FRÈRE DAVID: What about the time I needed to borrow that bucket, and you weren’t using the bucket, but you still wouldn’t let me borrow the bucket?
FRÈRE ANATOLE: This is not the same as the bucket incident and you know it. Besides, you’re notoriously bad with buckets. Out in the garden you’re known as ‘Frère Bucket Breaker’ because you broke Frère Horace’s bucket.
FRÈRE DAVID: We sure do have a lot of buckets.
FRÈRE ANATOLE: We sure do.
2012 Alexander Beck Chardonnay, Alexander Valley, Sonoma County 750ml 5-Pack
Color: Greenish gold
Nose: Apple, honey, brioche toast
Palate: Soft, round texture; Bright acidity with abundant fruit and ginger and floral elements combine for complex smooth layers.
Growing Season: Vintage 2012 was a nearly perfect growing season. The winter was mild but provided sufficient rainfall that soils retained adequate moisture to support healthy vine growth. Warm, calm, still weather during bloom ensured a healthy set and a healthy crop load. Minimal rainfall, steady ripening and an abundant crop all conspired to produce a spectacular vintage. Clear skies and a lack of rain and fog at harvest ensured purity of flavors and optimal harvest conditions.
Vineyard Description: The well-drained gravel-based soils of the central portion of the Alexander Valley are an excellent locale for growing great Chardonnay. The vineyards sit on the bench above the Russian River and a blend of multiple clones adds layers of flavor.
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