Biltmore Chardonnay Sur Lies NV American
Varietal:Â Chardonnay with a touch of Viognier and Sauvignon Blanc Region:Â 71% California; 29% North Carolina Cost:Â $11 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes:Â Yellow/green in color with […]
White Wine
Mer Soleil Silver Chardonnay 2010
Varietal:Â 100% Chardonnay Region:Â Santa Lucia Highlands – Monterey – California Cost:Â $17 Winemaker’s Notes:Â Mineral driven nose with citrus shining through. Cement tank fermentation […]
Biltmore Reserve Viognier 2010
Varietal:Â 100% Viognier Region:Â North Carolina – USA Cost:Â $19 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes:Â Light straw color with aromas of kiwi, honeysuckle, strawberry, and white pepper. […]
2011 Virginia Governor’s Cup for White Wine
Wednesday night was the announcement of the 2011 Governor’s Cup winner for white wines. Back in February I was invited to attend the media tasting […]
Bolla Soave Classico DOC 2010
Varietal:Â 90% Garganega; 10% Trebbiano di Soave Region:Â Soave – Italy Cost:Â $10 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes:Â Pale straw in color with aromas of flowers and […]
Big House “The Birdman” Pinot Grigio 2010
Varietal:Â 100% Pinot Grigio Region:Â California – USA Cost:Â $10 (SRP) Winemaker’s Notes:Â It was another long and cool year in California and we were […]