This wine is a prime example of the incredible wine bargains that can be found today. It's modest "California" AVA designation tells you it has no special pedigree. It originates from a vineyard to the east of the Vaca Mountains (which in turn are to the east of Napa Valley.) Looking at my California map shows the vineyard is actually on the edge of California's Central Valley. But no matter, the proof is in the pudding. The back label claims it was barrel fermented in 100% French oak. I don't know about that, but this is one tasty little Chardonnay that appears to have been intended for a more upscale market. This wine has good structure and focused aromas and flavors.
The price - an unbelievable $7 at the Kansas City Lukas store (135th and State Line on the Missouri side). Lukas seems to have purchased a big load of this so you may not be able to find it elsewhere.
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the 2007 Vaca "Small Lot Reserve" Cabernet Sauvignon is excellent also. Dark blue/red almost to the rim, medium+ weight, medium+ tannins, medium+ acid, cassis, dark cherry, blueberry, oak in balance, lengthy finish, and a classy package (tapered bottle, nice label) to boot. I've seen this wine in a couple stores along the Colorado front range on sale for as low as $8.99 up to $10.99. This is really very very nice for $10, and compares favorably with wines like Louis Martini Sonoma California Cabernet, which runs several dollars more.
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