I just got back from my last weekend out in Montauk; how did the summer go so fast??  For our last night of porch-side drinking, my housemate Ethan was sent on a mission to the wine store.  Knowing my propensity for chardonnay, he picked up a blend from Northfork local, Raphael Vineyards.

The 2013 Chardeaux is a blend of 90% chardonnay and 10% sauvignon blanc.  Aged in stainless steel, this interesting blend was crisp and clean.  The chardonnay provides a foundation of fruity stone-fruit and round structure while the sauvignon blanc adds just a touch of minerality and a stoney-ness that complimented just perfectly; causing my porch-side drinking companions to proclaim their affection for a grape variety they never thought they could like!  A chardonnay for those we like to refer to as ABC (anything but chardonnay) drinkers!