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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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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