October 5, 2019 - Winebar [4 Whites, 8 Reds, & 8 *shared* bottles] from 10/04/19 (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): Opened for ≈8 hrs prior to Private Preserve being applied
100% Colombard which first undergoes 6 hrs of skin-contact, then a gentle pressing, ff'd by a cold temperature fermentation, & finally 3 mos of aging on the lees; 11.5% ABV, 6.13 g/L T.A., & 3.15 pH.
[All notes from Day 2]
N: A melding of grn apples & grass, poss some tropical frts, with undertones of minerals
P: LM body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt met by crips acidity which evolves into a LONG, TANGY/swt (65:35) finish with POSS a very, VERY slight bitterness. For now & through '20, poss ''21? My VG+, easily EXC- *if* the QPR of this vendor's $6.95 is taken into consideration. 87 pts & a "Best Buy" from WE @ $9, and 85, 86, & 88 from winealign.com .
Note: Also tasted on 5/26 & 9/15/18, + 8/10 & 9/28/19
September 28, 2019 - Sat, 09/28/19, $2 Tasting (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): 100% Colombard which first undergoes 6 hrs of skin-contact, then a gentle pressing, ff'd by a cold temperature fermentation, & finally 3 mos of aging on the lees; 11.5% ABV, 6.13 g/L T.A., & 3.15 pH.
N: Grass with notes of cat pee atop minerals
P: Med, poss LM, body; Very RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt (approaching threshold R.S.) counterbalanced by a crisp acidity which keeps things in check into the LONG, balanced finish with an alluring tangy/swtness. Equally adept for now & into '21 as quaff or with lighter fare. Tastes WELL above at least this vendor's price pt! My EXC-/EXC, the higher arguably for QPR. 87 pts & a "Best Buy" from WE @ $9, and 85, 86, & 88 from winealign.com . [This vendor's $6.95 is NOW an other worldly $6 < wine-searcher's only other source!]
Note: Also tasted on 5/26 & 9/15/18, + 8/10/19
August 10, 2019 - Sat, 08/10/19, $2 Tasting (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): 100% Colombard which first undergoes 6 hrs of skin-contact, then a gentle pressing, ff'd by a cold temperature fermentation, & finally 3 mos of aging on the lees; 11.5% ABV, 6.13 g/L T.A., & 3.15 pH.
N: Fragrant, fresh cut grass, poss hay
P: LM, poss Med, body; RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt nicely offset by an acidity which subtly directs the action into & through the LONG, tangy/swt finish. An *incredible* value for now & through '20! My EXC-/EXC, arguably the higher for the QPR of this vendor's $6.95, which in now a REMARKABLE $4 < the lower of wine-searcher's 2 postings! 87 pts & a "Best Buy" from WE @ $9, and 85, 86, & 88 from winealign.com
Note: Previously tasted on 5/26 & 9/15/2018. Also, held up MARVELOUSLY in a small tasting glass for ≈5 hrs!
October 14, 2018 - What an interesting wine. 100% Colombard which seems to be made of the aromatic bouquet of an New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, racing acidity of a cold climate Riesling and a finish resembling a gently spiced Gruener Veltliner from the Weinviertel. On the first day and I thought I would never be able to say that, the acidity is just overwhelming. It easily competes with CLR in it's efficacy and is just slightly higher priced with the advantage of being drinkable. Give it some air and everything start to settle down. The mid palate takes on more viscous elements and the lively character starts to fade. It's lacking complexity but who cares for Can$12 you are not expecting a whole lot and are in for an interesting ride.
September 21, 2018 - Picked this up for $8.99 to use in a braise and drank the remainder. Perfectly pleasant fresh peach, lemon and wet stone aromas and flavors, with good tart acidity. Straightforward but tasty, clearly well made, and a good value.
September 15, 2018 - Sat, 09/15/18, $2 Tasting: 100% Colombard which first undergoes 6 hrs of skin-contact, then a gentle pressing, ff'd by a cold temperature fermentation, & finally 3 mos of aging on the lees; 11.5% ABV, 6.13 g/L T.A., & 3.15 pH.
N: Fragrant minerals & apples, poss with undertones of pears?
P: LM, poss Med, body; Very RNDISH entry with NICE, ALMOST swtish frt beautifully counterbalanced by a tangy acidity which morphs into a LONG, tangy/swt (70:30) finish with very, VERY slight bitterness engaged in a dialectic with glimpses of honey. For now & into '20. My VG+/EXC-, arguably the higher based upon the QPR of this vendor's $6.95, which is $1 < the next lowest of wine-searcher's limited listings. 87 pts & a "Best Buy" from WE @ $9.
July 10, 2018 - Fresh, clean and generous aromas of ripe peach, spring flower and pear, with some herbally hints. It is medium-bodied with clean, vibrant, and juicy acids supporting the ripe, slightly honeyed palate with citrus, peach, and herbal flavours. Good length on the finish with lemony notes.
May 26, 2018 - Sat, 05/26/18, $2 Tasting (Vintage Wines Ltd., San Diego, CA): N: Minerals with notes of flowers with undertones of stone frt
P: LM body; RNDISH entry with ALMOST swtish frt nicely balanced by an acidity which basically pushes matters through the LONG, tangy/swt (65:35) finish with notes of honey increasing the longer it hangs on the P. For now & probably into EARLY '20. My VG+, CERTAINLY more if QPR a consideration! [This vendor's $6.95 is $1 < the next lowest of wine-searcher's limited listings.]