Mmmm Maine lobster and 2014 Stony Hill Chardonnay...

[JimHow]

Mmmm you guys don't know what you're missing.
I only bought two bottles, Gerry, it's delicious, thanks for the lead.

[JimHow]

So what is the sentiment re chardonnay with/without oak?

[JimHow]

I'm assuming that, because this wine is aged without oak, this is a favorite of blanquito.
That is a very Whuzzup__ disposition.
Might not this excellent wine become something more profound with some level of oak in the equation?
I'm completely novice on this issue.

[stefan]

Jim, I am a big fan of unoaked Chablis. In general, unoaked Chardonnays go very well with simply prepared shellfish. Unfortunately, most unoaked new word Chardonnays lack the vibrant mineralyness of Chablis. But I never had the Stony Hill; I'll have to find some.

[Gerry M.]

Glad you found it enjoyable. It's a great price on sale for $47/btl. What else did you get?

[JimHow]

I've just been buying some 2019 Beaucastel, Gerry, it seems to be reasonably priced. I've bought a bunch of half bottles and a couple of magnums. It's a beauty.

[jckba]

Out of pure curiosity, what is the price for Maine lobster in Maine as it is $19.99/lb here locally?

[JimHow]

I think that's about what I paid JC for a cooked lobster.
I bought a 1.25 pound steamed lobster, a butter, a whoopee pie, and a half pint of French fries, plus a 20% tip, for $37.58.

[JCNorthway]

Eric Asimov has an article in the online New York Times today about the Stony Hill winery.

[jckba]

For what it’s worth, the ownership also changed hands a year and a half ago.

https://www.winespectator.com/articles/ ... l-vineyard

[JimHow]

It sure is tasty with lobstah.

[AKR]

I had not realized Stony Hill is available for retail sale; my perception was that it was generally sold via mailing list, restaurants etc.

Perhaps things have changed with new management.

[William P]

Jimmy, I tend to like Oregon Chardonnay because most have little or minimal oak. I like mine crisp and minerally.

[Gerry M.]

NH is the 1st time I've ever seen Stony Hill at retail. The timing suggests the new owners might have sold off some residual leftover stocks to raise some cash.

[Musigny 151]

There was a time when live lobsters were $5.99 a pound. One time we sat outside under the stars, eight of us with eighteen lobsters, corn, butter and plenty of Roederer Brut Champagne.

A perfect evening.

[jckba]

Stony Hill has been in Skurniks book here in the NY metro area for as long as I can remember.

And here is to hoping that lobster prices somewhat return to normal this summer, otherwise, just like when a wine that doubles or triples in price and prices me out; I will just find a substitute.