September 28, 2018

PINE RIDGE VINEYARDS Chenin Blanc Viognier 2017

(California) $16

Juicy, fresh, aromatic, and wildly fun to drink, this wine is super lively and delicious (and just 12.5% abv). Fantastic with spicy dishes.

89 points KM

You just tasted a wine which possessed flavors reminiscent of fresh peaches and lime. It had a medium body, crisp acidity, and a touch of minerality. It was most likely a:

A. Sancerre

B. Chateauneuf-du-Pape blanc

C. Chablis

D. Albariño

Albariño is the white grape of the denomination Rías Baixas (REE-as BUY-shez) on the Atlantic coast of Galicia in far northwestern Spain. The region, with its beautiful green vegetation, looks more like Ireland than Spain. The region’s vineyards form an arc around the deep sea inlets (rías) that pierce the coast. Needless to say, this is a place famous for its seafood. And albariño is a perfect partner.

Maderized

A term for a wine that has been subject to a long period of heat and oxidation. The best-known example is Madeira, from which the term maderized comes. Table wines should not be maderized.

PINE RIDGE VINEYARDS Chenin Blanc Viognier 2017

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