Tasting Summary: 2015-0717
Summer Whites
Hosted by: Allan and Sharon
Notes
- Dom Millet Sancerre: Elegant, Lemon, Lime, Apple, Medium-bodied, This truly elegant Estate bottled Sauvignon Blanc does not try to overpower the palate, but shows remarkable depth and complexity with restraint and class. The bouquet is fragrant and flavors of lime, lemon apple linger on the long, soft finish.
- Stag's Leap WC: This vibrant wine opens with layered aromas of pineapple, stone fruit, green apple and lime. The palate is fruit-driven and round with pear, honeydew melon and lemon chiffon that is expertly balanced by a bright acidity and mineral undertones.
- Anne de K: Crisp, Floral, Pear, Medium-bodied. Fruity, round and full of freshness.
- Chateau Ste. Michelle: Offers sweet lime and tangerine aromas with subtle mineral notes. The mouth-watering acidity is beautifully balanced by flavorful Washington Riesling fruit.
- Bougrier 'V' Vouvray: Peach, Pear, Medium-bodied. Bottled by Jean Claude Bougrier at his Loire Estate, this Vouvray is medium-bodied. Rich flavors of cream and hazelnut contribute to the slight sweetness that is balanced by acidity.
- Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier: Crisp, Peach, Floral, Medium bodied. This distinctive blend opens with a dazzling spectrum of fruit and floral aromas, from crisp white peach, honeyed pear and sweet mango, to touches of fresh jasmine blossom and white chai tea.
- Chateau du Jaunay: Crisp, Grapefruit, Lime, Melon, Light-bodied. What a bouquet! Vibrant aromas of lime, flowers, grapefruit, melon and fig in the bouquet. The palate follows the aromas with hints of red grapefruit and lime, that finish with a refreshing crispness.
Muscadet and "sur lie": The "sur lie" designation on the label. What does that mean? Years ago, when wines were drawn from the barrel as needed, rather than bottled all at once, it was noted that the aroma, texture and flavor of Muscadet improved if the wine spent time aging on the lees, or the remnants of yeast that fell to the bottom of the barrel after fermentation. And so it was decided that Muscadets that spent sufficient time on the lees ("sur lie" in French) could use that label designation.
The wines were paired, old world and new world. The old world wines are presented first (within each grape grouping)
Wines Tasted:
| Grape |
Name |
Region |
|---|---|---|
| Sauvignon Blanc | Dom Millet Sancerre 2013 | Loire Valley, FR |
| Sauvignon Blanc | Stag's Leap WC 2013 | Napa Valley, CA |
| Riesling | Anne de K | Alsace, FR |
| Riesling | Chateau Ste. Michelle Eroica 2013 | Washington |
| Chenin Blanc | Bougrier 'V' Vouvray | Loire Valley, FR |
| Chenin Blanc | Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier | Napa, CA |
| Muscadet | Chateau du Jaunay | Loire Valley, FR |
| Muscadet | Butter Prosecco Spago | Veneto, IT |