Virginie's Wineblog

A full-bodied well-balanced white blend, full of characters.

Technical Data:53% Sauvignon Blanc and 47% Semillon. The juice is gently expressed from the skins during vinification. Some batches of Semillion receive extended skin contact for further flavor extraction and to facilitate pressing. The wine is mainly fermented in stainless steel tanks with 20% fermented in new French and American oak barrels.

Description:Bright pale straw yellow colorcolor. On the nose this wine is focused on intense aromas of Semillon such as passion fruit, orange blossom, lemon rind infused with the gooseberry of Sauvignon and a hint of spicy oak derived from barrel fermentation. The palate has perfect balance, creamy, full and textural, yet finishing crisp and clean with great length and focus on citrus and herb flavors . On the mouth, the wine shows wonderful flavors oforange blossom, grapefruit, gooseberry and grassyness all together.

Food Pairings & Service:Will accompaniy a wide range of dishes from heavy fish to light white meat. Serve chilled.

Score:9/10

Suggested Retail Price:$12.99

A creamy style Chardonnay from Western Australia, medium-bodied and tangy.

Technical Data:100% Chardonnay aged in new and seasoned French oak barriques.

Description:Light straw yellow color with brilliant clarity. Aromas of peach, grapefruit and cashew nuts are complemented by fragrant oak characters adding subtle complexity. In the palate, rich and creamy textures, vibrant vanillin oak flavors and hints of sweet Chardonnay fruit also a touch of grapefruit and peach, completed by a firm, lingering acid finish.

Food Pairing & Service:Rich creamy textured foods. Drink now to 2007.

Score:8/10

Suggested Retail Price:$18.99