I was initially repelled by the funky opening whiff. But once it warmed in my glass, the true fruity and buttery notes emerged. Less crisp than most unoaked chards, it’s slightly sweet like a lemon bar baked with golden delicious apples. 3 stars out of 5 Sweetness=3 out of 10
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Reviews of whites wines
Catena 2007 Chardonnay Mendoza
Made from vineyards grown in a cooler, high altitude region to achieve lively acidity, yet also to gain ripeness crucial for breathtaking chardonnay. Soft and medium-bodied with layers of creamy vanilla, mango, butter-saut
... Read More »Penfolds 2007 Thomas Hyland Riesling Adelaide
One of the best, under-priced wines I’ve tasted in months. Floral aromas with softness on the palate, lively acidity, fresh apricot, stereotypical riesling diesel fuel, and a tart green apple, lemon-lime, wet slate finish.4 stars out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $10
... Read More »Whitehaven 2008 Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough
What you’d expect from a tart, tasty New Zealander white: green grass, grapefruit, bracing acidity, lime rind and a refreshingly clean and citrus finish. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $16
... Read More »Château du Tertre de Launay 2007 Blanc Entre Deux Mers
This French shy blend features crisp yet soft green apple and herby chamomile. Bone dry and austere, it needs food to make it sing but it’s still personable alone. 3.5 stars out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $13
... Read More »Chateau Graville-Lacoste 2007 Bordeaux Blanc Graves (France)
This fresh, rich, citrus-infused gem relies heavily on the sémillon grape to give it a distinct soft roundness. Also laced with melon, lemon curd and chamomile. Simply delicious. 4.5 out of 5. Sweetness=1 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $19
... Read More »La Freynelle 2007 White Bordeaux Entre Deux Mers
Entre Deux Mers is a little-known wine region in France’s Bordeaux, so scrumptious wines like this one come cheap. Light, dry and citrusy with bracing acidity, earthy chamomile tea, green grass, wet stones and an almost nutty character. Delicious and quenching. 4.5 out of 5. Sweetness=1 out ... Read More »
Montecillo 2008 Albariño Verdemar Rías Baixas
Albariño is a sadly unfamiliar grape, but I’m hoping people will embrace this crisp, acid-forward, grapefruit-ful wine. Hailing originally from Rías Baixas in northwest Spain’s coastal region, it pairs well with that region’s seafood-centric cuisine. Bodegas Montecillo’s version definitely ... Read More »
Helfrich 2007 Riesling Alsace (France)
This semi-dry riesling smells like Estee Lauder perfume then eases into honeyed tangerine, lemon and luscious honeysuckle. Finishes with crisp acidity and wet stone minerality. Complex and deliciously affordable. 4.5 out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $12
... Read More »Patz and Hall 2006 Chardonnay Zio Tony Ranch
Layered with flavor and full-bodied with toasted coconut, soft vanilla, pear, creamy peach custard, refreshing acidity, iron-like minerality and a chalky aftertaste.4.5 out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $60
... Read More »Patz and Hall 2006 Chardonnay Hudson Vineyard
Lean, medium-bodied and bright with green apple napped in butter and pumpkin-pie spices. Fantastic, lingering acidity that complements the roasted hazelnuts, fresh peaches and caramel flavors. 4.5 out of 5. Sweetness=2 out of 10 (dry to sweet). $45
... Read More »Leeuwin 2007 Siblings Sauvignon Blanc/Semillon Margaret River
Western Australia
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