A rich nose of lemon custard is followed by a palate full of ripe pineapple, citrus and minerality. Notes of lemon cream pie and bright acidity are balanced by a touch of residual sugar creating round mouth-feel. Paired beautifully with spicy Thai food.
A very enjoyable Pinot Gris with a soft round mouth-feel and about as full-bodied as a Pinot Gris can be. A rich nose of Meyer lemon, melon and a hint of honeycomb. Flavors of citrus cream, cantaloupe, Meyer lemon and wet stone are complimented by mild yet present acidity and a note of sweetness.
“A single, great vineyard sight can express itself and be transparent through to a bottle of wine. You can actually taste the vineyard’s character in the glass.” Jamie Kutch – Kutch Wines Pinot Noir
I’ll admit it; I love single-vineyard wines. There is something about the nuance and singularity that speaks volumes me. When drinking a single-vineyard wine, I like to imagine the vineyard, its rows of vibrant vines offering abundant fruit. Sometimes I’ll even go techie and try to find pictures of the vineyard on Google so I can be even more anchored to the very spot that produced the wine in my glass. If I’ve personally walked amongst the vines of a particular vineyard, I can return with just a tip of my glass and a bit of imagination.
I wanted to learn more about these special wines. But not from the perspective of the wine drinker, I wanted to learn from winemakers themselves. So with the help of a few talented single-vineyard winemakers, here’s what I learned in a nutshell. The winemaker’s ultimate duty to single-vineyard wines compels him/her to draw on the incalculable variations of each vintage to bring forth the true voice and personality of the vineyard. When made well, a single-vineyard wine will convey a very specific sense of place, nuance and art. Obviously not all vineyards produce fruit with enough unique characteristics to be worthy of vineyard designation. Vineyards, like people, all have something to say, but not everything said is worth your attention. Continue reading »
This rich yet sleek style of Chardonnay from Antica Napa Valley opens to a nose of green apple with hints of lemon-lime citrus. The medium-round mouth feel offers up crisp red apple, citrus, minerality and pear with notes of oaky honey and vanilla.
Yummy…Prix by Hagafen Cellars, this Sauvignon Blanc opens with a nose of herbal citrus and notes of vanilla. Soft and round on the palate with flavors of Meyer lemon creme, orange zest and minerality with enough zippy acid to pair well with light and bright dishes.
