Golden-hued, lush, herbal and earthy notes in aroma deepening into a huge, huge meaty wine. With enough acidity too, this Riesling really stood up to a hearty meal with Jarlsberg and turkey. (Sample tasted at home.) WHO Weingut Johann Donabaum-read more-
La Stella Vivace is a fine example of the Okanagan coming through in the grape. Grown sustainably and organically, the Vivace is crisp and refreshing with citrus and green pears on the nose. The palate reveals a touch more citrus,-read more-
The nose is a lovely combination of asian pear, hibiscus and slate. It has more citrus on the palate, lemon, plus pears and shortbread. Jerk chicken would be a perfect match. WHO Weingut Josef Leitz WHAT 91% Riesling, 9% Spätburgunder-read more-
The color is dark, like dark golden honey. On the nose, then on the palate, there is incredible richness. It starts with a melange of fruit, baked apples and tart fresh apples, dried apricots, all drizzled generously with honey, followed-read more-
Good lord, this was good. If fresh and clean had an aroma and a taste--it would be this wine. Amazing wet snow, mineral, and stone aromas, with some leafing out and citrus aspects. Then the wine was crisp and citrusy,-read more-
No oak and it shows. Apples on the nose lead to apples and pears mixed in lemon cream on the palate. It went well with leftover Thanksgiving turkey, and would match with any poultry. WHO Michel-Schlumberger, Petanque WHAT Chardonnay WHERE-read more-
The nose is redolent of honeysuckle. The palate is tart apple and lemon cream, with a background of toast. The finish shows a bit of browned butter. This is clean and refreshing, with a good acid backbone. Drink with lighter-read more-
I tasted this wine with a paired dinner at Destino in San Francisco, with winemaker Luis Villarreal. The color of the wine was light yellow and featured a nose that was filled with heavier florals that were almost Viognier-like with-read more-