Posts Tagged ‘lime’
Sunday, February 1st, 2009
88 / A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 16 Oct 2008
Pale lemon-green core with a bright, clear rim. Fresh aromas of pink grapefruit, lime zest, starfruit and a hint of fresh lemon grass. Very crisp and clean on the palate with ripe lime, lemon and grapefruit and a hit of tropical lychee fruit. Nice acid with a clean, refreshing finish.
A killer value Sauvignon Blanc with everything you’d expect: fresh citrus fruits, hints of herbs and very refreshing. Sure to please any white wine drinker, and great for a hot day (or swigging while slaving in front of a hot grill). Works perfectly with grilled fish, chicken or pastas with cream sauce. A rare California value!
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Tags: 2007, blanc, california, citrus, grapefruit, grass, green, guenoc, herb, lemon, lime, lychee, pink, sauvignon, starfruit, white, White wine, wine, zest
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Sunday, February 1st, 2009
90 / A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 06 Oct 2008
Pale lemon green in the glass. Ripe young apricot aromas with very fresh and light notes of lime, wet stone and cantaloupe. Nice sweet burst on the front of the palate that is quickly backed by great acid and a tart lemon rush. Very crisp with just a hint of sparkle showing how young it is. Nice minerality through to the finish with lots of sweet and sour lemon/lime.
If you’re not familiar with German Rieslings, go grab a bottle of this immediately and see what you’re missing. It’s the perfect pairing for Thanksgiving foods. Just a hint of sweetness to the wine works perfectly with the rich and sweet cranberry sauce, turkey, mashed potatoes, et al. It’s important to note that this is not a heavy, sweet wine. The light sweetness on the front of the mouth is quickly balanced by acid, and this is a very crisp, refreshing and delicious wine.
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Tags: 2007, apricot, cantaloupe, cranberry, fred, germany, green, hallgarten, hallgartener, jungfer, kabinett, lemon, lime, mineral, potato, prinz, rheingau, Riesling, sauce, sparkle, stone, turkey, wet, white, White wine, wine
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Wednesday, January 28th, 2009
90 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 21 Oct 2008
Medium lemon yellow core with a bright clear rim. Ripe and tropical on the nose with yellow pear and apple fruits backed by rich mango, nectarine and a dose of wet slate. Impressively round in the mouth with nice full body and rich mouth feel. Pineapple and mango flavors are accented by zesty lemon and lime, all underscored by a good dose of minerals and acid. Round and ripe yet crisp and refreshing. A complex, fun California Chardonnay.
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Tags: 2006, apple, california, Central, chardonnay, Coast, Highlands, lemon, lime, Lucia, mango, mer, mineral, monterey, nectarine, pear, pineapple, ripe, santa, silver, slate, soleil, tropical, white, White wine, wine, yellow, zest
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Tuesday, January 27th, 2009
89 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 31 Oct 2008
Light lemon yellow core with a bright, clear rim. Rich lemon meringue aromas surround ripe lime zest and loads of wet stones and flint. A touch of fresh herbal notes in the mouth are backed by flavors of Meyer lemon, cream, lime and green apple with a touch of charred vanilla and toast. Medium bodied with a fresh, crisp finish.
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Tags: 2005, apple, blanc, bland, bordeaux, char, cream, flint, france, green, herb, lemon, Leognan, lime, louviere, meringue, meyer, Pessac, sauvignon, Semillon, stone, toast, vanilla, white, White wine, wine, yellow, zest
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Monday, January 26th, 2009
88 / A-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Sep 2007
Clear and bright in the glass with a lemon yellow core. Very fragrant; bold honeysuckle florals with big lemon, lime and orange zest followed by a touch of sweet yellow pear. The acidity is bright yet balanced on the palate. The bold citrus continues, but is matched well by a smooth creamy pear note and a touch of vanilla on the finish.
The blend varies somewhat each year, but is generally Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay and Semillon.
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Tags: 2005, acid, balance, banilla, blanc, bold, bright, california, Caymus, chardonnay, citrus, clear, Coast, Conundrum, cream, floral, fragrant, honeysuckle, lemon, lime, Napa, North, orange, pear, sauvignon, Semillon, smooth, sweet, table, USA, viognier, white, White wine, yellow, zest
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Sunday, January 25th, 2009
87 / B-
Tasted by Mike Supple - 11 Apr 2008
Pale lemon yellow. Very light aromatics of lime, flint and honeysuckle. Crisp and refreshing on the palate with the flavors mirroring the aromas. Decent touch of acid on the front. Medium finish.
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Tags: 2007, acid, aromatic, crisp, flint, honeysuckle, lemon, light, lime, Marquis, medium, pale, Philips, refreshing, Riesling, Roogle, White wine, yellow
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Thursday, January 22nd, 2009
90-93 / NA
Tasted by Mike Supple - 01 Apr 2008
Lime green color. Spicy aromas with herbal lemon and lime. Sweet and tropical in the mouth with strong lemon zest. Good depth with nice acid and a long finish.
This wine is not yet released from the winery, thus it has no price or value grade.
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Tags: 2007, blanc, bordeaux, Folie, Fougeres, france, Graves, herb, lemon, lime, spice, tropical, white, White wine, zest
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
89 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 15 Oct 2007
Medium lemon yellow in the glass. A touch of berry fruit and ripe melon aromas with notes of kiwi and lime. Very spicy on the palate with big clove and nutmeg notes over yellow apple, lemon, lime and a touch of toast. The lingering toast aromas lead in to chocolate flavors.
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Tags: apple, berry, blanc, blancs, brut, champagne, chocolate, clove, cru, fanniere, france, grand, kiwi, lemon, lime, melon, nutmeg, sparkling wine, spice, toast, varnier, yellow
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Tuesday, January 20th, 2009
90 / B+
Tasted by Mike Supple - 15 Oct 2007
Medium straw yellow. Very sweet jasmine and white flower aromas, with apricot, peach and candied lime. Very toasty on the front of the palate. Candied yellow pears and rich citrus fruit with a dark, almost cassis-like note.
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Tags: 1999, apricot, blanc, blancs, brut, candy, cassis, champagne, citrus, cru, cuvee, flower, france, grand, jasmine, lime, mesnil, peach, pear, peters, pierre, sparkling wine, special, straw, sweet, toast, white, yellow
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