With Golden Delicious apples and honey on the nose, this blend of 54% Pinot Noir and 46% Chardonnay is food-friendly but not extremely complex. The flavor is a little musky, with notes of apples, radicchio, a squeeze of lemon, and a delicate nuttiness. The bubbles are a bit bigger than others sampled, making this wine a bit less elegant than other options at this price.
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WHO: Glenora Wine Cellars
WHAT: Pinot noir, Chardonnay
WHERE: Finger Lakes, New York
WHEN: 2002
HOW MUCH: $25 (Media sample)