Wines Tasted, May 20, 2010

Pine Ridge - Chenin Blanc/Viognier - California - 2009 - (Food Wine, Classic) - $14 - A pale, platinum wine with flecks of green and gas present.  Aromas of ripe pear, lychee, grapefruit pith, cut apples and kaffir lime leaf.  Flavors of ripe fruit salad of afformentioned fruits and a crackling, mouth-watering layer of acidity.  This wine has a medium+ to long finish, moderate-low alcohol and medium- body.  Great with slightly sweet shellfish and spicy Thai!

September 15, 2008 - Wines Tasted

Pine Ridge Vineyards - Chenin Blanc /Viognier - California - 2007- $13.50 - (Food Wine, Classic,  Drink Now) - Parker just gave it 90 points and I'm not surprised, it's such a consistent wine delivering a Vouvray like range of characteristics.  Just shy of dry (.28% rs) in the typical Vouvray style, but just more floral and less stony.  The nose offers up lime, grapefruit, peach skins, pear, light quince and citrus blossom.  Upon entry the wine shows off its bright acid and ripe juicy fruits of grapefruit, pear and peach.   I love this with fresh goat cheese, chilled shrimp, crab or lobster, and especially spicy food such as Thai, Chinese, Japanese, or Southwest.