Community Tasting Note

Mike Kopanski wrote:

Friday, January 28, 2011 - Walking tour of tasting rooms on Lincoln Ave Calistoga, Ca 1/28/2011: This is a pretty special wine. It would especially have approval with the "anything but Chardonnay" crowd. This is kind of a white Rhone blend Napa Valley style. It is at least 50% Viognier which gives it tremendous fruit forward body and mouth feel. There is also 25% Grenache Blanc which provides a vibrant, crisp, Granny Smith apple acidity. The 25% Marsanne brings a rich, spicy, pear component. These varietals are mostly barrel fermented for a creamy richness. The end result is a real treat. As you would expect from this combination, the nose is very aromatic, with floral and fresh fruit components. We have some real fruit complexity here with mango, pineapple, cantaloupe, melon, pear, green apple, and honeysuckle. There is at least as much balancing acidity as I have ever experienced with a wine this full and rich. Almost full bodied, but still very crisp and fresh. Big fruity finish.

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