Arroyo Del Imperio

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Arroyo Del Imperio

GRAPES: Chardonnay

VINTAGE: 2020

REGION: Central Valley, Chile

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 13%

PRICE: $5.99

Isn’t it wild that summer 2021 is coming to a close? I feel like I’ve literally turned around a few times, and we are already at the end of August, and it’s been a HOT one in Nashville. I step outside even for the smallest amount of time, and I feel like I am melting. To say that I’ve been drinking an inordinate amount of white wine this summer is an understatement. Even though I typically gravitate towards rosés during the hotter months, white wine has been a vibe for me this summer. I’ve had a chance to revisit a few of my favorites and taste a few new bottles that have caught my eye. This week, I sampled Arroyo Del Imperio, which is a Chardonnay produced in Chilé. It’s produced with grapes harvested in the Central Valley at the foothills of the Andes Mountains. Most of the wine that I feature tends to come from Italy, France, or California, so I was thrilled to sample a bottle from South America for a change.

Let’s face it, it’s hot outside, so let’s jump straight to the tasting details, shall we?

TASTING NOTES:

  • Classic Cork

  • Pale Straw Color

  • Crisp and refreshing; very easy to drink

  • Notes of citrus- think lemon, lime, and a hint of grapefruit

  • Balanced acidity

  • Light-medium body

Verdict:

Y’all, this was another great bottle of Chardonnay. Not sure how I’ve been so lucky the past few tastings, but I have been. I’ve found Chardonnays to be too oaky or buttery, and this bottle was so light and bright, I almost thought I was drinking a Pinot Grigio. This is a must-try in my opinion. Grab a bottle, and let me know what you think!

Until Next Time!


Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

One of my favorite quotes that resonates is from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland:

"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures...."

Join me as I explore near and far away places, filling my passport full of stamps and satiating my appetite with some of the most amazing cuisine the world has to offer. 

Thanks for reading! 

       

 

 

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