Honeydew melon, tropical fruit salad - lots of pineapple and orange rind on nose. Super clean and fresh and complex. Candied almonds (right at the point where the sugar starts to melt), custard-y. Viscous mouthfeel! Well balanced acidity and medium/full bodied. Unlike many USA viogniers, this wine has absolutely no heat or bitterness on the finish.
A blend of 30% Viognier, 30% Roussane, 20% Marsanne, 10% Clariette, 10% Picpoul de Pinet. 13.5%alc. At this price (7.50 Euros), I'll take a case please. The obscure rhone varieties, Clairette and Picpoul, bring balance and fresh acidity to make this blend complete.
Tasted on 2 Sept, 2008. Paired with Chick Pea and Kale Coconut Curry.
2 comments:
sarah,
i love the page! keep it up! i got the link from kelly and so glad to hear that they will come visit you soon. sorry i did not call you before you left. i can see that you are happy...and that make me happy too! love you and blessings.
johanna
Sarah & Rob,
THAT is what I want!! 2007 Chateau Saint Cosme Cotes-du-Rhone Blanc!! Can I afford a bottle?
Nice blog!
Dad/Maurice
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