My hat is off. For just a pittance, we get a sophisticated blend of Rhone varietals in a classy package. Marsanne, Rousanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, how cool? Has super golden color. The nose is unique and original to my California trained palate. Nice combination of Old World style with California fruit forward intensity. Has close to Chardonnay type thick viscosity. Not exactly complex across the palate, we still have Rhone fruit and flavor profile that is unheard of in this price range. Just a touch of oxidation. Could use more acid crispness. Dies a little on the finish. Great job for the $$$
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Better than I thought it would be. As advertised, honeysuckle and tropical fruits but I didn't taste the french toast. Still the despite an initially surprisingly good start the wine started break apart at mid palate and not only became a bit disjointed at the finish, some misplaced chalk and an astringent element arose, knocking the score down a couple points. Still, for $5 it's a relative bargain if the you likke the sweeter, floral stuff.
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Excellent in the context of the price. Very typically fat and viscous as I'd expect for a white heavy on Roussanne and/or Viognier. Kind of a ripe melon/ripe pear aroma. Not complex or long on the finish, but tastes good in a glycerol-heavy way. Don't buy if you want a fresh-style white. Otherwise I'd say this could be a decent ringer with more expensive Roussannes or perhaps buttery but not super-oaky Chards.
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(14.2%) A blend of Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Marsanne this one gets better as it warms. Apple blossom, musk melon and honeysuckle greet you on the nose. The palate is rich with overripe peaches and white pear flavors before turning tart (grapefruit/lemon) with a mineral edge. The oily texture lasts throughout the short, spiced (and slightly hot) finish. Make sure to let this one get all the way to room temperature to let it show its wares. Even still this comes up a bit short for me as it seems flabby (could use more acidity IMHO) and the alcohol is dialed a little high. That said at $5 if this sounds like it might be up your alley give it a shot…
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6/19/2013 - Dan & Krista Stockman Likes this wine: 88 Points
Complex and interesting.
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6/16/2013 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 88 Points
My hat is off. For just a pittance, we get a sophisticated blend of Rhone varietals in a classy package. Marsanne, Rousanne, Grenache Blanc, Viognier, how cool? Has super golden color. The nose is unique and original to my California trained palate. Nice combination of Old World style with California fruit forward intensity. Has close to Chardonnay type thick viscosity. Not exactly complex across the palate, we still have Rhone fruit and flavor profile that is unheard of in this price range. Just a touch of oxidation. Could use more acid crispness. Dies a little on the finish. Great job for the $$$
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6/14/2013 - mxpbuy wrote: 86 Points
Better than I thought it would be. As advertised, honeysuckle and tropical fruits but I didn't taste the french toast. Still the despite an initially surprisingly good start the wine started break apart at mid palate and not only became a bit disjointed at the finish, some misplaced chalk and an astringent element arose, knocking the score down a couple points. Still, for $5 it's a relative bargain if the you likke the sweeter, floral stuff.
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1/5/2013 - Doctraci wrote:
Buttery yet mineraly. Had with homemade fried chicken and Mac n cheese. It works. Better as it opens.
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4/15/2012 - Cabfrancophile wrote:
Excellent in the context of the price. Very typically fat and viscous as I'd expect for a white heavy on Roussanne and/or Viognier. Kind of a ripe melon/ripe pear aroma. Not complex or long on the finish, but tastes good in a glycerol-heavy way. Don't buy if you want a fresh-style white. Otherwise I'd say this could be a decent ringer with more expensive Roussannes or perhaps buttery but not super-oaky Chards.
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4/3/2012 - jimkay21 wrote: 83 Points
Pale canary color, little pear on the nose, palate is round, but so short and sharp that it is hard to enjoy.
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3/4/2012 - Lobonick wrote:
It's a great wine, but at that price, I needed a cooking wine!
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2/25/2012 - curtispomeroy wrote: 84 Points
This is a genuinely good bottle of wine. Drink at room temp. Hard to beat at $4.99 per bottle.
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2/21/2012 - Jason Rzutkiewicz Does not like this wine: 81 Points
(14.2%) A blend of Roussanne, Viognier, Grenache Blanc and Marsanne this one gets better as it warms. Apple blossom, musk melon and honeysuckle greet you on the nose. The palate is rich with overripe peaches and white pear flavors before turning tart (grapefruit/lemon) with a mineral edge. The oily texture lasts throughout the short, spiced (and slightly hot) finish. Make sure to let this one get all the way to room temperature to let it show its wares. Even still this comes up a bit short for me as it seems flabby (could use more acidity IMHO) and the alcohol is dialed a little high. That said at $5 if this sounds like it might be up your alley give it a shot…
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2/17/2012 - Lobonick wrote:
half bottle for cooking--other half in 375 bottle in fridge for tomorrow
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