The Fableist Chardonnay - Aesop Inspired

Paso Robles wine country is a wine region that has creative spirit and breaks from tradition - it’s innovative and diverse. The region not only creates rockstar single varietal Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Italian varietals and Rhône Blends but refreshing, complex whites thanks to the calcareous soils, big diurnal temperature shifts between super hot in the day and cool nights ( achieve the power and full ripeness of the grapes) as well as altitude (retains the high acidity levels).

The Fableist is located in Paso Robles, California. Fableist is a collaboration between winemakers Curt Schalchlin and Andrew Jones. Each bottle is designed and inspired by Aesop’s fables, there is a moral to each story and every wine they create tells a story. The 2019 Chardonnay was inspired by The Honey Bee and Jupiter fable 163. “By Jupiter’s decree, we sacrifice these grapes to create a wine that’s bright as lightening and smooth like honey. Though tempting to keep this wine for yourself, seek out those with whom to share it with. For generosity can leave a taste far richer than greed”. After reading this fable all I want to do is share this bottle with all wine lovers 😊. The wine was aged in 25% new French Oak for 22 months.

The wine is a pale lemon color with fresh aromas of lemon, orange zest, honeydew melon, peach, cantaloupe, blossom, vanilla, honey and crisp apple. The palate is a creamy yet energetic with flavors of cream, lemon curd, peach, crips apple, orange zest, honeydew melon, cantaloupe, blossom, graham cracker, vanilla and honey. It’s well balanced, not overly baked and lively.

Paired with Grilled with Grilled Herb and Lemon Honey Chicken or an Arugula fennel salad.

Available locally at Grapes & Gourmet for $20.