White Wine

Jul 082012
 
2011 Starmont Chardonnay, Napa Valley, Ca, $20 (S) – Rating 88

A very nice for the price Chardonnay opening with a nose red apple, ripe pineapple and spice. Flavors abound with red apple, pear, ripe pineapple, tropicals, citrus, oaky vanilla, baking spice, minerality and just enough buttery goodness to round out the mouth-feel without being overpowering. Buy This Wine

Jul 052012
 
2011 Chamisal Vineyards Pinot Gris, Estate Bottled, Edna Valley, CA, 24 (S) – Rating 91

This near-perfect patio sipper opens with a subtle nose of red apple which transcends to the palate with flavors of apple pie, pear, white peach, baking spice and a hint of yeastiness. Left on lees for 6 months resulting in a soft round mouth-feel with crisp acidity.

Jun 192012
 
2011 Clif Family Winery The Climber Sauvignon Blanc, CA, $14 (S) – Rating 88

Get that patio party started with this easy drinking 100% SB. The glass will offer a nose of tropical citrus with notes of grapefruit and grass. Juicy flavors of pineapple, green apple and Meyer lemon, with a hint of honeycomb, balanced with touch of acidity on the palate. A patio party pleaser for sure. Buy This Wine

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