White Wine

May 012012
 
2009 Raptor Ridge Winery – Meredith Mitchell Vineyard Pinot Noir, McMinnville, Oregon, $38 (S) – Rating 89

Garnet colored, this Pinot from Raptor Ridge offers a rich nose of cherry with leather undertones. Medium-bodied with a palate of cherry, plum and light spice. Soft to the mouth with good acidity and supple tannins but a short finish. Opens over time. All in all – pretty darn nice

May 012012
 
2011 Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier, California, $14 (S) – Rating 90

Each year a favorite go-to summer sipper at a great price. 79% Chenin Blanc provides crisp acidity while 21% Viognier adds structure and depth. Opens with a nose of lemon creme pie combined with flavors of pineapple, tropicals, Meyer lemon, stone fruit, light spice, floral herbal notes and a hint of flintiness with a touch of sweetness. Try with spicy Thai food.

May 012012
 
2011 Pedroncelli Winery Sauvignon Blanc, East Side Vineyards, Sonoma County, CA, $13 (S) – Rating 88

Pull up a chair on the sun drenched patio for this Pedroncelli Winery Sauv. Blanc. A bright citrusy nose of lemon-lime. Soft in the mouth offering flavors of tangy lemon, honeysuckle, tropicals and Meyer lemon combined with a little minerality and zippy acidity. Should pair well with lighter summer fare.

Apr 262012
 
2011 Trinchero Mary’s Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc, Calistoga, Napa Valley, CA, $24 (S) – Rating 90

A fun Sauvignon Blanc, perfect for a sunny afternoon. A soft nose of herbal citrus with a hint of orange. The palate is caressed with pineapple, notes of stone fruit, tropicals, banana, citrus and clean river stone combining to create a round mouth-feel with moderate acidity. 100% Sauvignon Blanc – 100% Stainless steel fermentation