Layman’s Review: This wine was very nice for the price. You smell a touch of citris, but in a light way that’s not overpowering. The taste is crisp with a light fruit flavor and the finish is very clean. We served it with our spicy fajita soup and it was a hit. This wine would also be very nice with over the holidays with turkey.
Winmaker’s Notes: The 2008 Chenin Blanc-Viognier flaunts lush aromas of ruby grapefruit, pear, lychee and melon, with a delicate touch of spicy, white florals. Lively citrus and bright tropical fruit flavors are offered up alongside a supple texture. The slightly off-dry finish is clean and crisp, perfect with many dishes or on its own as an aperitif. Enjoy now or cellar for two years.
Expert Review: A consistent winner from this Napa winery, this fragrant, stylish blend of Chenin Blanc and Viognier is the type of dry white I wish more California wineries would focus on. Moreover, there are 45,000 cases of this excellent bargain. Think of a spring flower garden oozing with melon and citrus blossom notes. Fresh, light to medium-bodied, and dry, it is a food-friendly white to enjoy as an aperitif or with food over the next year. Kudos to Pine Ridge!
Rating: 88 points, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate
Price: $11.29-$12.49
Available at: Alpine Market, Markus Foods and Uncorked