I have had a Chardonnay from Paragon Vineyard before,and this reminds me of it, quite a lot. It’s a SIP certified sustainable growing site and winemaker Christian Roguenant gets a nice full mouthfeel from the lees and the oak.
The straw-colored wine shows quite a bit of minerality on the nose, to be expected from Edna Valley grapes. The wet rocks and lime aromas are always a pleasure, as the are here. On the palate, there are tropical tones and plenty of citrus along with the beautiful oak effect - the wood is used in a very tasteful way. I vacillate between liking oaky Chardonnays and those with none. This one hits in the middle of the range and could be my favorite - for a while, anyway. — 8 years ago
Producer: #Kamoizumi
Name: #Shushen
Category: #Junmai
Region: #Hiroshima — 9 years ago
#ChateauSiaurac #LalandeDePomerol #2009 80% #Merlot 20% #CabFranc #RedCherry #BlackCherry #Raspberry #Blackberry #RedPlum #Cassis #RipeBanana #Menthol #Salty #Cinnamon #Clove Nice #Tannins & #Acidity the Spiciness increased greatly w/my #Tomato #Basil #PastaSauce tonight. Will benefit with extra cellar time. #Clay & #Gravelly #Soil Aged 10-14 months in #FrenchOak Barrels ... no pesticides... #Sustainable #Farming $27.99 from @LeduWines #Nyc #GreatValue #DoIt 👍🍷🍷🍷 #Wino — 9 years ago
Btw. My fav new wine for the label at first, then the wine inside then all the sustainable messaging to make me feel like I improved the world a little by drinking it. Thank you Reid for bein born so I could brin this wine to celebrate with your mama!
— 10 years ago
Such a great deal for this quality. Sustainable. — 10 years ago
Very nice Rose. Lovely to drink. Best of the rose. Shiraz. Strawberry flavours — 7 years ago
Zesty lime, flint, a touch of sweet passion fruit... and certified sustainable too!! #houseofpurevin — 8 years ago
Pretty good... Not too overpowering, so would go well with a variety of foods. Really like that the vineyard uses sustainable practices also! — 9 years ago
Fresh and springy with layers of lime and fresh citrus entwined with basil and lemongrass. Great value for the (low) price. — 9 years ago
Varietals: Chenin Blanc
Vineyard: Saini Farms, Dry Creek Valley AVA
Orientation: On the banks of the Dry Creek, North-South facing row direction
Soil: Sandy loam, gravely River bottom
Viticulture: Sustainable - Cordon trellis and dry farmed
Vinification: Fermented in stainless steel
Aging: Aged in neutral barrels for 3-4 months
Production: 408 cases - 750ml and 30 cases - 375ml
Notes: Pale straw color with green reflections. A lovely nose, with aromas of apple, Anjou pear, white jasmine tea and hints of peach and nutmeg. On the palate, orchard fruit and citrus layers mingle with green tropical elements, all supported by crisp, acidity, enlivening minerality and delicate white flower notes. — 9 years ago
Delicious, balanced zin from a sustainable winemaker! — 10 years ago
This is a delicious wine from a sustainable, LIVE winemaker. — 11 years ago
Beautiful and delicious expression of Zinfandel. Soft tannins and nice structure. Visited in March and impressed by sustainable practices. One of the only vineyards to print ingredients on its label. — 8 years ago
"Marie-Pierre's family has been making wine in the Macon since 1871 and her sustainable vineyards yield some really beautiful, terroir-driven white Burgundies of exceptional value. Her elegant Saint-Véran Chardonnay is super clean and precise, with great minerality and acidity and the tiniest oak influence that just slightly soften out the edges. I love a wine that tastes more expensive than the price tag it wears, and this Chard totally slays! Pair with these quesadillas I recipe-tested last night, or simple charcuterie and fromage. $18" — 8 years ago
Crisp, clean aromas and flavors of citrus and melon. — 9 years ago
An easy drinker with flavors of ripe cherry and raisins and those sugar dots on paper (that I ate like crack as a kid). — 9 years ago
Easy to drink this smooth red blend. Light and delicious with fish, including salmon. — 10 years ago
Most sustainable winery in Italy a joint project between American and some Italians — 10 years ago
Big, cinnamon cherries, full mouth feel. Bang for your buck. Sustainable production 18.63/ FL 12.53/1 restaurant or 5/mm 1case free — 11 years ago
Ekasit Poositranusorn
Dark ruby red color with very nice aromas of cherry, licorice, and oak on the nose. Full-bodied togethet with very nice flavors of blackberry, cherry, coffee, and pepper on the palate. Dry, silky tannins, and sustainable length. Straight forward but delicious. — 7 years ago