High Guard

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Written By Catherine Courtney

High Guard

GRAPES: Chardonnay

VINTAGE: 2019

REGION: Napa Valley, California

ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 13.5%

PRICE: $6.99

Happy Saturday, y’all!

I know, I’ve been slacking on my wine reviews. I took a much-needed summer break, but today I am back with a bottle that you are going to want to purchase. During my last overdue trip to Trader Joe’s, I spotted High Guard Chardonnay. The label immediately caught my eye as it was one bottle that I have not seen at TJs previously. Trust me, I keep a mental log. Even though I don’t typically gravitate towards Chardonnays, I had a good feeling about this bottle and I wasn’t wrong!

Let’s jump into the tasting details, shall we?

TASTING NOTES:

  • Classic Cork

  • Deep Yellow/Pale Gold Color

  • Fruit forward with mild oakiness (nothing overpowering)

  • Notes of melon and pears with the slightest hint of acidity- think lemon

  • Well balanced; easy to drink

  • Would pair nicely with a seafood dish or you could easily enjoy this bottle on its own, as I did

  • Unlike other Chardonnays, this bottle is not overly oaky or buttery, which I really enjoyed.

Verdict:

It’s no secret that I am not usually a fan of Chardonnay, but High Guard has proven me wrong. If you are looking for a bottle of white wine that isn’t overly oaky/buttery, this is the wine for you. While some may dislike the fruit forwardness of the wine, I enjoyed it and thought it was a well-balanced bottle. It would pair perfectly with a number of seafood dishes, but also stands solid on its own and is easy to enjoy. If you pick up a bottle at Trader Joe’s, I’d love to hear your thoughts.

Cheers!

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. 

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