It’s probably been 20 years since I opened a bottle from
Adler Fels Winery. Granted, I don’t drink as much California wine as I used to. But if my memory serves me correctly, it was a chardonnay, and it was quite
good.
Alder Fels has been around since 1979, and more recently has produced lots of wine under other labels. These two new wines are part of a refresh/rebrand of the flagship label.
Adler Fels Chardonnay The Eagle Rock 2015
50% Sonoma County/50% Monterey County, 14.4% ABV, SRP $19.99
This is a classic California chardonnay with notes of peach,
honeydew melon, and a touch of vanilla, finishing with balanced acidity. I’ve
always had a soft spot for well-crafted Monterey County chardonnay, and the
addition of Sonoma County fruit gives this wine added complexity.
Adler Fels Pinot Noir
The Eagle Rock 2014
76% Santa Barbara County/24% Sonoma County, 14.4% ABV, SRP
$27.99
This lovely, subtle pinot noir leads with notes of tart
cherries, olive, licorice and tobacco. The finish is long and supple. Give this
wine a little time to open up, as it really developed over the course of the
evening.
The winemakers for Adler Fels are Linda Trotta and Aaron
Bader. They’re a well-known winemaking team, who among many, many other
previous endeavors are the duo behind the official wines of The Bachelor TV
series. Yes, such things do exist.
If you’ve got a few minutes and need a mindless chuckle, here’s
a video review of those wines. Trust me, it’s worth it.
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