Thursday Walk Around Tasting at Best Bottle, Columbia, SC 11/13/2014 (Best Bottle, Columbia, SC): Wish we had the chance to taste more Pinot Blanc. This one is really something special. Reading the tech sheet does wonders helping explain the flavors and aromas from the glass. To me, the nose and the flavor profile had a nutmeg, caramel, pear skin, apricot pit thing going on. They used whole cluster fermentation which resulted in a very soft approach and mouth feel. They used mostly neutral barrels to age it on the lees for 18 months which brings a creamy vanilla, beechnut flavor, as well as a rich golden color. The acid is much more civilized than your typical white wine, providing balance in a smooth integrated way. Creamy, refined finish.
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11/13/2014 - Mike Kopanski wrote: 90 Points
Thursday Walk Around Tasting at Best Bottle, Columbia, SC 11/13/2014 (Best Bottle, Columbia, SC): Wish we had the chance to taste more Pinot Blanc. This one is really something special. Reading the tech sheet does wonders helping explain the flavors and aromas from the glass. To me, the nose and the flavor profile had a nutmeg, caramel, pear skin, apricot pit thing going on. They used whole cluster fermentation which resulted in a very soft approach and mouth feel. They used mostly neutral barrels to age it on the lees for 18 months which brings a creamy vanilla, beechnut flavor, as well as a rich golden color. The acid is much more civilized than your typical white wine, providing balance in a smooth integrated way. Creamy, refined finish.
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9/28/2014 - oropeza Likes this wine: 90 Points
Lemon, apple, caramel, minerality, nice acidity, slight new world oakiness. Delicious.
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