{"id":1811,"date":"2009-08-27T08:00:27","date_gmt":"2009-08-27T12:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hagarty-on-wine.com\/OnWineBlog\/?p=1811"},"modified":"2020-06-17T14:02:58","modified_gmt":"2020-06-17T18:02:58","slug":"johns-august-pick-of-the-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.hagarty-on-wine.com\/OnWineBlog\/johns-august-pick-of-the-month\/","title":{"rendered":"John&#8217;s August Pick of the Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>GRAY GHOST VINEYARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>2007 Reserve Chardonnay<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>$23<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.hagarty-on-wine.com\/OnWineBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/IMG_1021.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-1808\" title=\"Gray Ghost Chard\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hagarty-on-wine.com\/OnWineBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/IMG_1021-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Gray Ghost Chard\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"http:\/\/www.hagarty-on-wine.com\/OnWineBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/IMG_1021-225x300.jpg 225w, http:\/\/www.hagarty-on-wine.com\/OnWineBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/IMG_1021-450x600.jpg 450w, http:\/\/www.hagarty-on-wine.com\/OnWineBlog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/08\/IMG_1021.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>The Kellert Family has again produced a quality wine in its 2007 Reserve Chardonnay. The wine was fermented and aged in new French oak and underwent 100% malolatic fermentation, a vintner\u2019s process that creates a silky mouth feel and buttery finish. On the palate, this well-balanced white displays pear, apple and spice notes and a rich, satisfying finish. The wine medalled fifteen times, including a gold at the 2009 Lodi International Wine Competition. Pair this beauty with shrimp and scallops in butter sauce. Drink now through 2011.<\/p>\n<p><em>Gray Ghost Vineyards is located at 14706 Lee Highway, Amissville, VA 20106. The tasting room is opened March through December, Friday\u2014Sunday from 11am to 5 pm; and during January and February on weekends 11am to 5 pm. (540) 937-4869.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GRAY GHOST VINEYARDS 2007 Reserve Chardonnay $23 The Kellert Family has again produced a quality wine in its 2007 Reserve Chardonnay. 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