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2006 Silver Creek California Chardonnay

2006 Silver Creek California Chardonnay

This rendition of California’s quintessential white wine offers notes of baked apple tart, lemongrass, honey, pear and oak.

Varietal: Chardonnay Vintage: 2006
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About Chardonnay

Relatively easy to grow in a variety of locations. Consistently produces some of the world's great white wines. Complex, full, rich and fruity with soft edges and moderate acidity. Offers rich and intense fruit flavors of apple, fig, melon, pear, peach, pineapple, along with creamy yeast spice, honey, butter and hazelnut flavors.

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40 Reviews

    very clean and silky smooth...loved it

    6/09/2008 Carolyn Alvarez
    • Rater Rank 3,508
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    exquisite! Mellow,soft,light

    6/11/2008 Joanna Bronstad
    • Rater Rank 3,484
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 4

    Now, that tasted like spring!!!

    6/12/2008 Shirley Kmett
    • Rater Rank 5
    • Number of Ratings 83
    • Average 4

    Very enjoyable. Pared nicely w/pork. Perfect for drinking outside with an outdoors dinner.

    6/12/2008 Susan Conway
    • Number of Ratings 1

    While I'm not always a Chardonnay fan - this one has a very nice, smooth, fruity taste. I would definitely recommend it to others.

    6/15/2008 Samantha Fish
    • Rater Rank 2,179
    • Number of Ratings 6
    • Average 4

    Not for the lover of the very oaky/buttery Chardonnay, but very light and crisp, fresh on the palate

    6/16/2008 Susan Daugherty
    • Rater Rank 3,853
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 4

    It was good + i liked it but i have had better

    6/18/2008 lavonia taff
    • Rater Rank 3,066
    • Number of Ratings 3
    • Average 4

    Very good!

    6/18/2008 Arlene Clayton
    • Rater Rank 3,401
    • Number of Ratings 2
    • Average 3

    clean champagne blend color sweetness pear and apple. Thought it better after breathing - smooth finish

    6/18/2008 Margaret S.
    • Rater Rank 2,798
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 4

    A very nice wine. Crisp. Not a heavy oakish chardonnay. We will definately buy this again.

    6/22/2008 Melanie Mann
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Could not believe a Chardonnay could be so light!

    6/28/2008 Audrey Granley
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Very nice, mellow and smooth. Slightly fragrant, but can't tell what it is. Do not taste the baked apple. As it warmed up a little, got the honey taste.

    7/12/2008 Annette Thompson
    • Rater Rank 36
    • Number of Ratings 37
    • Average 3

    Light and refreshing taste. Would go great with various cheeses such as swiss, marble, and american.

    7/15/2008 Michael Broseus
    • Rater Rank 2,422
    • Number of Ratings 5
    • Average 4

    watery and weak

    7/25/2008 cynthia k nuller
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Very refreshing Chardonnay. Clean, apple with some lemon.

    7/25/2008 Margaret Hildebrand
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Nice drink on a hot summer day

    8/03/2008 Greeley W. Myers
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Well balanced w/ butter, tart, oaks

    8/05/2008 Brandon Sucher
    • Rater Rank 1,988
    • Number of Ratings 8
    • Average 3

    a little dry for my taste

    9/18/2008 Brenda Daniels
    • Number of Ratings 1

    Best Chardonnay I have had-Will repeat.

    9/22/2008 Peter Swartzbaugh
    • Rater Rank 2,364
    • Number of Ratings 4
    • Average 3

    great wine. Had with soft cheese and fruit-I am not usually a white wine fan but I like this.

    9/24/2008 MARIE BENEDETTI
    • Rater Rank 1,221
    • Number of Ratings 13
    • Average 4

    Delicious/

    10/23/2008 Lida TRavis
    • Rater Rank 2,978
    • Number of Ratings 1
    • Average 5

    smooth as silk, perfectly sweet, never dry, not "oaky" while still robust.

    10/26/2008 Charles Hufman
    • Rater Rank 1
    • Number of Ratings 189
    • Average 4

    Vibrant

    1/29/2009 Dawn Nolan
    • Number of Ratings 1

    The flavors in this chardonnay are light and go well with food that do not have a strong or powerful taste.

    7/09/2009 Tom Steury
    • Rater Rank 8
    • Number of Ratings 66
    • Average 4

Recipes.

  • Fettuccine With Chanterelles Try this wonderful dish, which serves 4, with Pinot Gris or Chardonnay - and make it with the very same wine (see ingredient list). Get The Recipe
    Fettuccine Alfredo Try this recipe - a flavorful change of pace from the typical Alfredo sauce - with Pietra Santa's "Sasso Bianco," or any other medium-bodied to full-flavored white wine. It serves 6 to 8... Get The Recipe
    Old World Rosemary Chicken With Chardonnay This recipe comes from our friends at Belvedere Vineyards & Winery in the Sonoma County town of Healdsburg. It matches wonderfully with Chardonnay, and we've enjoyed it with Chenin Blanc as well. Use it as the main entree for a special meal, or any meal. Get The Recipe
    Linguine With Chicken And Pesto Pasta is not strictly a red wine dish. It all depends on the preparation, and this particular pasta creation matches beautifully with Chardonnay. It serves 4. Get The Recipe
    Turkey Soup With Wild Rice And Mushrooms This wintertime favorite matches beautifully with Chardonnay, Bordeaux Blanc, Pinot Gris or Pinot Grigio. It makes about 12 servings. Get The Recipe
  • Lemony Lamb Chops Here's a versatile dish that matches well with red Bordeaux or Merlot, yet also can be enjoyed with white wines because of its lemon-flavored sauce. It makes 4 servings... Get The Recipe
    Pasta With Scallop And Wine Sauce A light dish for a lazy summer meal, this recipe makes 4 servings and matches beautifully with Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay or white blends... Get The Recipe
    Spaghettini Aglio Olio Enjoy this easy-to-prepare dish (the recipe makes 6 servings) with any wine you enjoy with garlic-flavored food. SPAGHETTINI AGLIO OLIO Get The Recipe
    Chicken Breasts With Wine Sauce Enjoy this delicious main dish with Sauvignon Blanc (a.k.a. Fume Blanc) or Chardonnay. It makes 4 to 6 servings. Get The Recipe
    The Perfect Potatoes With the holidays on the horizon, several ACWC members have asked us for recipes to accompany main dishes such as turkey or ham. Here's one we love - and it can even be a meal in itself, served with a glass of Chardonnay or Pinot Noir. It makes 6 to 8 servings... Get The Recipe
  • Grenoble Style Salmon This recipe, which matches beautifully with Chardonnay or Pinot Noir, makes 4 servings... Get The Recipe
    Scallops With Caramelized Onions The sweetness of the onions makes this dish a great match for an oak-aged Chardonnay. It also pairs nicely with Pinot Grigio and Sauvignon Blanc. This recipe makes 4 servings. Get The Recipe
    Insalata Di Radicchio Y Pere Try this recipe, which serves 4, with any Chardonnay exhibiting apple and/or pear flavors... Get The Recipe
    Sauteed Trout SAUTEED TROUT This recipe from the Hanover Inn in Hanover, New Hampshire, serves two, and matches beautifully with Chardonnay. Ingredients - 2 Rainbow, Brook or Brown trout, 12- to 16-oz. each - 2 cups oatmeal... Get The Recipe
    Chilled Zucchini Soup With White Truffle Oil A rich soup calls for a rich wine, and no white wine is richer than an oak-aged Chardonnay. This recipe, from The Casual Vineyard Table, makes 4 servings. Chilled Zucchini Soup With White Truffle Oil Get The Recipe
  • Herb Crusted Tuna Steaks This recipe is extremely versatile, matching well with most white and lighter red wines. It makes 4 servings. Get The Recipe
    Chicken Piccata One of our favorite wine recipes-- try it yourself with Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Gris/Pinot Grigio or a white blend... Get The Recipe
    Shrimp Scampi Made Easy Looking for an easy-to-prepare, yet amazingly flavorful, main dish? This one takes just 10 minutes to prepare, serves 4 to 6, and matches beautifully with Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. Get The Recipe
    Tuscan Style Roasted Game Hens If you're looking for a change from turkey or ham this holiday season, try this easy-to-prepare dish that matches well with both white and red wines. It serves 6... Get The Recipe
    Grilled Lemon Basil Shrimp Get your hands on 16 skewers, each measuring 10 inches long, and enjoy this tasty treat with Chardonnay or Sauvignon Blanc. It makes 4 servings. Get The Recipe
  • Lemon Dill Chicken Enjoy this flavorful recipe with Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio or Sauvignon Blanc. It serves up to 4 people, depending on your appetites... Get The Recipe
    Shrimp & Peppers Over Fettucine A delicious spring entree. Shrimp and Peppers over Fettuccine. This recipe makes 2 servings, and is best enjoyed with a glass of white wine... Get The Recipe
    Asparagus & Morel Salad Summertime is salad time, and any of your favorite white wines would be great matches for this recipe, courtesy of Masa's restaurant in San Francisco. It serves 4. Get The Recipe
    Portuguese Style Roasted Pork Rare is the recipe that matches equally well with red wines and white wines. This is such a recipe. We came across it while doing research on the wines that will be included in an upcoming club shipment from The World of Wines -featuring the wines of Portugal. The recipe makes 6 servings. And if you'd like to learn more about The World of Wine, click on the Get The Recipe
    Roasted Garlic Scampi With Minced Prosciutto If you're a white wine drinker, here's another recipe that gets its flavor, in part, from garlic: Roasted Garlic Scampi With Minced Prosciutto. Begin by roasting some garlic in foil with olive oil for about an hour, and set it aside. Dice a quarter-cup of Prosciutto and saute with four tablespoons of olive oil and some minced shallots for about 15... Get The Recipe
  • Pan Seared Scallops With Ginger Sauce Try this palate-awakening dish with Gewurztraminer, Riesling or a non-oaked Chardonnay. This recipe makes 4 servings. Get The Recipe
    Smoked Salmon Penne Pasta In a world of "anything goes" food-and-wine pairing, we're always on the lookout for recipes that match well with either white or red wines. This is one such recipe, and it makes two servings... Get The Recipe
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