Dopff Irion Riesling Alsace Tradition 2018, France
The nose is still closed but the palate reveals yellow mirabelle plum notes enlivened by lemon freshness. This is fruit-driven and refreshing with a slender, easy body that has a dry, lively finish.
Grape Variety: 100% Riesling
Flavors: Mirabelle plums, lemon freshness, refreshing with a dry, lively finish
Ideal Temperature: 45F
Food Pairing: Smoked fish, crab cakes, foie gras, roasted goose, pâté, and wild game
Alcohol: 12%
Ch Haut La Pereyre Bordeaux Blanc 2018, France
A herbal wine, this is full of crisp ripe pear and apple flavors with concentration and definition. The wine is still a little young and will be better from late 2019.
Grape Variety: 70% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Sauvignon Gris and 15% Semillon
Flavors: Crisp ripe pear, apple flavors with concentration and definition
Ideal Temperature: 50F
Food Pairing: Shell fish, fish of all types, oysters, clams, mussels, sushi, veal, chicken, pork
Alcohol: 13%
F Magnien Bourgogne Blanc 2015, France
Chalky nose, lemon curd, red apple. Shows a little toast. Palate is super citrusy, fresh lemon, green apple core. Good presence.
Grape Variety: 100% Chardonnay
Flavors: Chalky nose, lemon curd, red apple, a little toast, super citrusy, fresh lemon, with a green apple core
Ideal Temperature: 50F
Food Pairing: Shellfish like crab and prawns, steamed or grilled fish, fish pâtés, fish, chicken or vegetable terrines and pasta or risotto
Alcohol: 13%
Solena Pinot Gris 2018, Oregon
Typically, the wine has bright citrus-blossom aromas that range from tangerine zest to lime blossom. Apple, pear and melon are the fruit flavors that are often noted on the palate. This is a bright and lively wine that offers a broad flavor profile.
Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Gris
Flavors: Bright citrus-blossom, tangerine zest, lime blossom, apple, pear and melon
Ideal Temperature: 45F
Food Pairing: Seafood and pasta dishes, vegetarian food, and chicken (fried, roasted, grilled)
Alcohol: 13%