Nice light and crispy blend from southern France, showing pale straw in glass, with subtle flinty aromas of stone fruit and salt air. Palate when chilled is quite restrained, but opens with some warmth to show layers of white peach, green melon, a touch of papaya and an undercurrent of fresh lime. Minerality and a nice streak of acidity give it balance and snap, while the finish is medium and very tasty. Terrific QPR, and perfect for hot weather.
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Clean very pale straw color in glass, with aromas of salt air and stone fruit. Crisp green apple, white peach and a touch of clementine on the palate, bracing acidity and nicely balanced. Incredible bargain as a Costco find, and perfect for a hot afternoon, or with shellfish or halibut as a main course pairing. Medium+ finish.
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Quite tart on opening, a bit like a sauvignon blanc, but mellows a little and as the palate adjusts it is quite a refreshing wine with some depth and complexity. A little melon combined with grapefruit give it that sweet and sour mix. Not bad for <$10 although not my favorite style.
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Very pleasant, clean and bright. More than one flavor note for $10. Not going to rush out and buy more but I'll try another btl sometime. Solid week night white and handy screw cap.
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Very nice summer sipper. Notes of lemon, lime, fresh herbs and flowers with a little weight on the palate. Interesting blend of grenache blanc, chardonnay and marsanne. Great value here for the hot summer to come.
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What a nice surprise! Although it was recommended by a trusted wine merchant, I had my doubts. The color is pale, but nice and light body in the glass. The aromas of tropical fruits (as some already indicated), warm climate flowers, a bit of minerality. Great taste of crisp, refreshing and spring-like fruit (this winter was too long). Very flavorful and went great with grilled flounder fillet, pastries and on its own.
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Medium straw in color, this wine showed citrus notes of lemon, lime and honey. The mouth feel brought crisp acidity and defined minerality in the medium body elements. The finish was brisk but brought no added notes or characteristics.
Purchased for $10US, this wine had no hard edges and was a nice aperitif.
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Light yellow color. Aromas and flavors of tropical fruits, lime, saline, and mineral. Light to medium body, medium acid and finish, and overall light quaffer style for lighter foods or porch sipping. Reminded me of a NZ sauvignon blanc, actually, for whatever that's worth. Fine quaffer and decent value at $10, but not rushing to buy more either.
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Very light, airy and crisp wine with mostly cirtus and melon notes. No evidence of oak treatment here. Very much like a Vinho Verde in its lightness, acidity and flavor profile. Very nice, but I was expecting a bit more heft, given the Marsanne content.
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Citrus pith, lime, mineral, rubber. Not really that floral right now, as it was earlier, but not unlike Dry riesling a la Germany/Austria. Rather light on its feet. Medium body. A quaffer. Peach crystals on the palate, ride out the finish.
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1/25/2015 - K&J Likes this wine: 90 Points
My wife liked it! What more can I say? :)
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9/13/2014 - Snoman Likes this wine: 89 Points
Nice light and crispy blend from southern France, showing pale straw in glass, with subtle flinty aromas of stone fruit and salt air. Palate when chilled is quite restrained, but opens with some warmth to show layers of white peach, green melon, a touch of papaya and an undercurrent of fresh lime. Minerality and a nice streak of acidity give it balance and snap, while the finish is medium and very tasty. Terrific QPR, and perfect for hot weather.
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8/25/2014 - mr21cbs Likes this wine: 90 Points
Another terrific bottle. For the price, you can't beat this.
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8/25/2014 - Snoman Likes this wine: 89 Points
Clean very pale straw color in glass, with aromas of salt air and stone fruit. Crisp green apple, white peach and a touch of clementine on the palate, bracing acidity and nicely balanced. Incredible bargain as a Costco find, and perfect for a hot afternoon, or with shellfish or halibut as a main course pairing. Medium+ finish.
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6/30/2014 - Richard123 Likes this wine: 88 Points
Quite tart on opening, a bit like a sauvignon blanc, but mellows a little and as the palate adjusts it is quite a refreshing wine with some depth and complexity. A little melon combined with grapefruit give it that sweet and sour mix. Not bad for <$10 although not my favorite style.
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6/12/2014 - peeno wrote: 88 Points
A little vanilla and light grapefruit aroma. Grapefruit gratine on taste. Great summer wine.
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6/2/2014 - chablis28 wrote: 87 Points
Very pleasant, clean and bright. More than one flavor note for $10. Not going to rush out and buy more but I'll try another btl sometime. Solid week night white and handy screw cap.
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5/2/2014 - DStone Likes this wine: 88 Points
Good wine by itself. A bit 'oily' on the finish, no problem though. Citrusy. Decent body. Interesting wine. Would buy again.
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4/11/2014 - matthewjhale Likes this wine: 88 Points
Tropical fruit, citrus and minerality. Nice acidity.
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4/11/2014 - bajayngo wrote:
Very nice summer sipper. Notes of lemon, lime, fresh herbs and flowers with a little weight on the palate. Interesting blend of grenache blanc, chardonnay and marsanne. Great value here for the hot summer to come.
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3/28/2014 - mr21cbs Likes this wine: 88 Points
What a nice surprise! Although it was recommended by a trusted wine merchant, I had my doubts. The color is pale, but nice and light body in the glass. The aromas of tropical fruits (as some already indicated), warm climate flowers, a bit of minerality. Great taste of crisp, refreshing and spring-like fruit (this winter was too long). Very flavorful and went great with grilled flounder fillet, pastries and on its own.
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3/16/2014 - cuffthis Likes this wine: 87 Points
Medium straw in color, this wine showed citrus notes of lemon, lime and honey. The mouth feel brought crisp acidity and defined minerality in the medium body elements. The finish was brisk but brought no added notes or characteristics.
Purchased for $10US, this wine had no hard edges and was a nice aperitif.
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3/9/2014 - studleytrey wrote: 87 Points
Light yellow color. Aromas and flavors of tropical fruits, lime, saline, and mineral. Light to medium body, medium acid and finish, and overall light quaffer style for lighter foods or porch sipping. Reminded me of a NZ sauvignon blanc, actually, for whatever that's worth. Fine quaffer and decent value at $10, but not rushing to buy more either.
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3/2/2014 - mdefreitas wrote: 87 Points
Very light, airy and crisp wine with mostly cirtus and melon notes. No evidence of oak treatment here. Very much like a Vinho Verde in its lightness, acidity and flavor profile. Very nice, but I was expecting a bit more heft, given the Marsanne content.
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12/8/2013 - Petek26 wrote:
Was a good value. Easy drinking. Would have again but wont seek it out.
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10/3/2013 - nzinkgraf wrote:
Citrus pith, lime, mineral, rubber. Not really that floral right now, as it was earlier, but not unlike Dry riesling a la Germany/Austria. Rather light on its feet. Medium body. A quaffer. Peach crystals on the palate, ride out the finish.
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