This wine reminds me of a NZ sauv blanc, except it's a white super tuscan. This is much different than the 2004 which had a real mineral feel to it. It's not bad, just not what I expected. Even though the bottle says it was only aged 4-5 in new oak, that seems to be too much and is slightly overpowering. ($12)
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The first distinctive sense is saltiness. That's followed by a round, unoaked chardonnay and the whole package comes closer to a Mersault than anything else. Still, the saltiness is dominant and drives toward olives, which is also a good pairing for this wine.
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Drank at a friend's house with dinner. Fine with chicken pesto lasagna and green salad with apples & craisins, but nothing special. Restrained aromas of apple and citrus. Palate fresh but a bit thin, with notes of citrus and mineral and a hint of cream lingering at the end. Decent QPR on sale, not so much at full retail.
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No Formal Notes taken. Consumed with a seven course meal that was paired. This one was consumed with Cauliflower Soup. neither one was that great. Not bad though.
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Interesting, but hardly earthshattering. I was looking for something 'different' and, while I liked the Vernaccia taste (pears?), I think I'll buy a bottle of Vernaccia di San Gimigniano in the future instead of this. The Chardonnay (unoaked, it seemed) was boring to me, there wasn't much nose, and while pleasant, this isn't a wine for which I feel the price is justified. Then again, I'm a cheap novelty-seeker. Medium-bodied, pale amber-green, wet stones, pears, and very faint citrus flavors. I couldn't make out a distinct nose on it.
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Straw yellow. Complex and balanced - crisp, tart Vernaccia is nicely balanced with the Chardonnay and oak. Apple on the nose, apple and pineapple taste on the palate, tart apple and citrus zest finish. Paid $11.99, seemed well worth it.
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Very interesting blend of chardonnay, malvasia, vernaccia, and vermentino which makes for a wine that tastes like a very lean unoaked chard. Aromas of apple and hay, they give way to a mineral and lemon inflected palate. Perfect for delicate shellfish like oysters, shrimp, scallops. Had with seared scallops and lemon orzo.
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9/24/2011 - Guylecrisp wrote: 89 Points
Bright and fresh like a blanc, without a strong acidic finish. Fruity green apple and pear notes with a smooth feel on the palate.
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2/5/2011 - ecola wrote: 86 Points
This wine reminds me of a NZ sauv blanc, except it's a white super tuscan. This is much different than the 2004 which had a real mineral feel to it. It's not bad, just not what I expected. Even though the bottle says it was only aged 4-5 in new oak, that seems to be too much and is slightly overpowering. ($12)
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2/25/2010 - aafflyer wrote: 87 Points
Nice white. Enjoyed with cheese, sausage, and pickeled herring. For price paid (4.99), great QPR.
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1/2/2010 - BigGer wrote: 88 Points
The first distinctive sense is saltiness. That's followed by a round, unoaked chardonnay and the whole package comes closer to a Mersault than anything else. Still, the saltiness is dominant and drives toward olives, which is also a good pairing for this wine.
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11/7/2009 - bretrooks wrote: 85 Points
Drank at a friend's house with dinner. Fine with chicken pesto lasagna and green salad with apples & craisins, but nothing special. Restrained aromas of apple and citrus. Palate fresh but a bit thin, with notes of citrus and mineral and a hint of cream lingering at the end. Decent QPR on sale, not so much at full retail.
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6/7/2009 - Alan1218 wrote: 87 Points
clean, crisp and refreshing! Holds up well. Great summer wine.
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12/19/2008 - ChickadeeSharon wrote: 88 Points
Buttery, round-ish mouth feel, reminds me of lemony window cleaner but in a nice way, sweetish impression on finish, interesting white blend
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3/21/2008 - jdkru wrote: 87 Points
No Formal Notes taken. Consumed with a seven course meal that was paired. This one was consumed with Cauliflower Soup. neither one was that great. Not bad though.
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8/30/2007 - ttriche wrote: 84 Points
Interesting, but hardly earthshattering. I was looking for something 'different' and, while I liked the Vernaccia taste (pears?), I think I'll buy a bottle of Vernaccia di San Gimigniano in the future instead of this. The Chardonnay (unoaked, it seemed) was boring to me, there wasn't much nose, and while pleasant, this isn't a wine for which I feel the price is justified. Then again, I'm a cheap novelty-seeker. Medium-bodied, pale amber-green, wet stones, pears, and very faint citrus flavors. I couldn't make out a distinct nose on it.
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8/22/2007 - MJHDC wrote:
Similar notes as before -- there is a good deal of upfront fruit and a nice mineral note. Complex for the price and a great food wine.
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8/6/2007 - Valynn wrote: 87 Points
Straw yellow. Complex and balanced - crisp, tart Vernaccia is nicely balanced with the Chardonnay and oak. Apple on the nose, apple and pineapple taste on the palate, tart apple and citrus zest finish. Paid $11.99, seemed well worth it.
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7/10/2007 - drdebs wrote: 89 Points
Very interesting blend of chardonnay, malvasia, vernaccia, and vermentino which makes for a wine that tastes like a very lean unoaked chard. Aromas of apple and hay, they give way to a mineral and lemon inflected palate. Perfect for delicate shellfish like oysters, shrimp, scallops. Had with seared scallops and lemon orzo.
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6/26/2007 - Rupert wrote: 88 Points
At Latium: lean, fresh, chardonnay, touch of sulphur, the vernaccia adding freshness, satisying
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6/21/2007 - MJHDC wrote:
Juicy, with nice lemon and mineral flavors. Very nice with a calamari pasta.
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6/21/2007 - RichardZula wrote:
Thick mouth feel; tart; hint of grapefruit; enjoyable, but not so much to buy again.
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