Bacchus & Beery Wine Blog

Jun 192012
 
2009 Ceja Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc, Sonoma Coast, CA, $22 (S) – Rating 90

This non-malolactic SB offers a crisp nose of green apple and spice. A soft mouth-feel with juicy flavors of ripe pineapple, tropical citrus and apple with subtle notes of honeycomb, apricot and spice combined with balanced acidity. A great summer patio sipper. Buy This Wine

Jun 192012
 
2011 V. Sattui Winery North Coast Rosato, Rose Wine, CA, $22 (S) – Rating 4.0

This dark ruby rose’ opens with a nose of strawberry & rhubarb pie. The combination of Grenache, Syrah and Carignane offers the palate flavors of  bright strawberry, raspberry and ripe cherry with welcome notes of baking spice. Plenty of zippy acidity and a faint hint of sweetness makes this a good foodie wine to pair with everything from a summer salad to grilled chicken to salmon. Buy This Wine

Jun 122012
 
2011 Chateau Ste Michelle Dry Riesling, Columbia Valley, WA, $9 (S) – Rating  89

A refreshingly dry Riesling offering up a nose of citrus and lemon cream. A food friendly level of zippy acidity is complimented by flavors of  Meyer lemon, pineapple, apple, citrus and notes of minerality. Paired very well with seared spicy Ahi tuna and Asian slaw. Buy This Wine

Jun 052012
 
2010 Archery Summit Premier Cuvee Pinot Noir, Estate Bottled, Williamette Valley, OR, $48 (S) – Rating 90

A blend of five vineyards this young wine opens with a robust nose of red berry and spice. Big bold flavors of dark cherry, raspberry, blueberry, plum and licorice are integrated with notes of cinnamon and baking spices for a lush flavor profile. Soft tannins and a touch of acidity round out this beauty. Buy This Wine

Jun 052012
 
2009 Mercy Vineyards – Griva Vineyard Chardonnay, Arroyo Seco, CA, $30 (S) – Rating 90

An excellent example of single-vineyard Chardonnay. Traditional California oak/malolactic style offering a creamy luxurious mouth-feel with unique terrior characteristics. Aromas of fresh apple pie infuse the nose. The palate is caressed with creamy apple, pear and honeycomb flavors enhanced with a touch of acidity and flinty minerality. But This Wine