Say hello to my first Armenian wine!
Very light golden in color.
Nice nose of citrus, earth, bread, spices, light vegetables, herbs and white pepper.
Full bodied with medium plus acidity and medium sized bubbles.
Dry on the palate with citrus, lemons, green apples, herbs, yeast, light spices, river rocks, earth and white pepper.
Nice length on the finish with tangy limes.
This is a delicious sparkling wine from Armenia. Nicely balanced with a nice mouthfeel.
Needs 20 minutes of airtime to open and show the complexity. As it opens up, more yeast notes show up.
Good by itself or with food. Neither bitter nor tart. Really nice. A good quality wine. Feels like a French Crémant.
Paired very nicely with a French Petit Brie cheese.
A blend of 60% Voskehat and 40% Khatouni. Made in the traditional method. Aged for 22 months on its lees.
12% alcohol by volume.
91 points.
$26.
Tag: * White Wine
Campbell Lane Winery Willamette Valley Estate Grown Pinot Gris 2018, Oregon
Pale lemon in color with a green hue.
Nose of citrus, limes, green apples, white pepper and light earth.
Medium bodied with medium acidity. Crisp and refreshing.
Dry on the palate with limes, light grapefruits, green apples, white pepper and lemons.
Long finish with lemons and spices.
This is a very tasty Pinot Gris from Oregon. Nicely balanced with mild complexity. Not bitter nor tart. Love it.
This 3 year old is drinking very nicely now, and will be even better in a year or two.
Lemony and refreshing, and good by itself or with food.
Paired nicely with hardwood smoked Ahi Tuna and a gorgeous view by the lake.
12.9% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$22.
Bee Hunter Wines Greenwood Ridge Vineyards Late Harvest Riesling 2014, Anderson Valley, California
Deep yellow in color with a golden 24 carat hue.
Beautiful nose of yellow apples, ripen pears, minerals, tropical fruits, apricots and spices.
Fill bodied with high acidity.
Sweet on the palate with pears, apricots, honey, apples, tropical fruits and spices.
Long sweet finish.
This is a delicious Sweet Riesling from Anderson Valley. Nicely balanced and rich, with lots of acidity to balance the sugars.
This 7 year old is drinking beautifully now, and will continue to age nicely in the next 10 to 15 years.
Showing great complexity with beautiful flavors. Good by itself as a sipping wine.
I paired it with a chocolate cake, but I preferred it all by itself.
A special selection that was only produced in this vintage. Very special.
9.7% alcohol by volume.
94 points.
$32 (375ml).
Castello di Amorosa Sprumante del Castello Brut 2017 Napa Valley, California
Pale lemon in color with a light golden hue.
Soft nose of citrus, lemons, apples, pears, yeast, white pepper, minerals and light spices.
Full bodied with medium plus acidity and small bubbles.
Dry on the palate with lemons, citrus, green apples, minerals, bread, spices, light yeast and white pepper.
Tangy finish with spices and limes.
This is a great Vintage sparkling wine from Napa Valley. Easy drinking with a nice mouthfeel. Shows nice complexity, once it opens up.
Would be nice to revisit it in 5 years. Will age nicely in the next 5 to 10 years.
Needs an hour of airtime to open up properly. As it opens up, more bread and yeast notes show up. Reminds me of a good quality Champagne.
Good by itself or with food. I paired it with a smoked salmon with heirloom tomatoes, yolk dust and crispy capers.
A blend of 73% Chardonnay and 27% Pinot Noir. Made in the traditional method.
12.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$49.
Aridus Wine Company Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Arizona
Pale lemon in color.
Fruity nose of lemons, citrus, pineapples, minerals, kiwifruit, light white flowers, green apples and white pepper.
Medium-plus in body with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.
Dry on the palate with lemon juice, green apples, grapefruits, herbs, spices, limes, tropical fruits and pineapples.
Nice length on the finish with tangy limes.
This is a very tasty surprise. This is my first Arizona wine and that’s a good start.
An easy drinking and well balanced Sauvignon Blanc. Tangy and enjoyable by itself or with food.
Neither tart nor bitter, just the way I like it.
Good right out of the bottle and good as a sipping wine.
I had it all by itself, by the lake.
12.4% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$28.
Gonnet La Font Du Vent Côtes du Rhône Blanc Les Promesses 2020, France
Light yellow in color with a golden hue.
Nose of citrus, limes, green apples, white flowers, honey, grapefruits, bitter herbs, spices and white pepper.
Medium bodied with medium acidity. Crisp and refreshing.
Dry on the palate with green apples, grapefruits, citrus, spices, sea salt, earth, black pepper, bitter herbs and river rocks.
Tangy and earthy finish with bitter almonds.
This is a nice white blend from Côtes du Rhône. Easy drinking, refreshing, and good right out of the bottle. Shows an interesting nose.
A good food wine that I paired with cheeses and crackers. Paired very nicely with smoked white fish.
A blend of 40% Viognier, 20% Clairette, 20% Grenache Blanc and 20% Roussanne. Aged in stainless steel and concrete vats for 7 months. Organic and Vegan.
13% alcohol by volume.
88 points.
$17.
DoublePlus Wines Sauvignon Blanc 2020, Napa Valley, California
Pale lemon in color.
Strong nose of gooseberry, white flowers, lemons, citrus, limes, light tropical fruits, green apples and spices.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity. Crisp and refreshing.
Dry on the palate with lemon juice, green apples, grapefruits, herbs, spices and white pepper.
Medium length on the finish with tart lemons.
This is a nice surprise. Not your usual Napa Sauvignon Blanc. Feels like a New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc with less tropical fruits.
Simpler out of the bottle and really changed after 30 minutes of airtime.
Nicely balanced and refreshing. Not bitter, which I liked. Tangy and interesting.
Good by itself or with food and would pair nicely with seafood. I had it all by itself, by the pool.
14.2% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$30.
Campbell Lane Winery Pinot Gris 2019, Willamette Valley, Oregon
Pale lemon in color with a green hue.
On the nose citrus, vegetables, herbs, green apples, earth, minerals, and grapefruit juice.
Medium bodied with medium acidity. Crisp and refreshing with long legs.
Dry on the palate with limes, grapefruits, citrus, green apples, lemons, bitter herbs, earth and vegetables.
Tangy finish with limes and almonds.
This young Pinot Gris from Oregon is easy drinking and tangy, with a soft mouthfeel. Surprisingly good out of a can.
Earthier on the nose than on the palate. As it opens up, grapefruit notes show up on the nose, and nicer with some airtime, so be patient.
I had an older vintage of this wine, and it definitely is better with some age. I wonder how it would age in a can, though. For now, it is lemony and refreshing. A nice sipper by the pool.
Good by itself or with food. Will pair nicely with fresh seafood like oysters.
Aged in neutral French Oak barrels and stainless steel for 11 months.
13.3% alcohol by volume.
89 points.
$8.
Tenuta Scuotto Oi Ni Campania Fiano 2016, Italy
Beautiful deep gold in color.
Nice nose of citrus, lemons, apples, melons, pears, minerals, light spices, light earth and white pepper.
Medium plus in body with medium acidity and refreshing.
Dry on the palate with lemons, citrus, red apples, melons, pears, honey, light sweet grapefruits, tropical fruits, herbs, earth, almonds and black pepper.
Spicy finish with limes and grapefruits.
This is a really nice surprise. This 5 year old Fiano from Italy is drinking very nicely now. Tasty and well balanced. Showing nice complexity with a nice mouthfeel.
Delicious by itself. Rich, elegant, fruity and spicy. Alcohol is nicely integrated by now.
A good quality wine. Good right out of the bottle, and takes about 30 minutes to show the nose.
I had it all by itself, but it will pair nicely with seafood too.
Aged in neutral oak barrels for 12 months. Vegan, unfiltered and unfined.
14.5% alcohol by volume.
92 points.
$29.
Bee Hunter Wines Sémillon 2017, Yorkville Highlands, California
Light golden in color.
On the nose limes, citrus, light earth, green apples, herbs and minerals.
Medium bodied with medium acidity. Crisp and refreshing.
Dry on the palate with lemons, citrus, green apples, light grapefruits, bitter herbs, earth and vegetables.
Medium finish with limes and bitter almonds.
This is a very tasty Sémillon from Mendocino County in California. Fruit forward with nice acidity. Showing mild complexity, interesting and refreshing.
This 4 year old is nicely balanced and good right out of the bottle.
Good by itself or with food, and better when properly chilled.
A good quality wine. Would be interesting to try it again in 3 to 5 years.
Aged for 10 months in neutral French Oak barrels, on its lees.
13.1% alcohol by volume.
90 points.
$32.
