So I know I promised this review via my facebook at 8pm yesterday, but that obviously didn't occur... I got a bit tipsy on wine I was trying to review. And that was that. But I do have a treat for you today! This wine is a stunner.
So my lovely Grammy knows how much I love wine, and she likes to encourage cultured practices and interests, so she has encouraged me to delve into my interest. And by encourage, I mean she makes sure there is wine and wine baubles at her house every time I go over to visit. Much appreciated, Grammy :) The entire clan got together recently to celebrate (early) my birthday. There were jokes about getting a bottle of Cakebread Chardonnay instead of getting me a cake, and I did actually get a Cupcake wine. Haha guys.
But Grammy just made sure she had a few good bottles on hand, one for before dinner and one for during. This Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc + Viognier was the before dinner bottle. Let me tell you, Grammy makes some mean appetizer trays, but most of us didn't even bother eating any, this wine was that enchanting. The nose on it is otherworldly- it's a cool breath of flowers and fruit that just subtly enchants you. Gorgeous light peach and apple aromas sort of made me want to make this my new perfume, I'm not going to lie. The mouth is a little less juicy than I initially expected, but in the best way. It's a light bodied beauty with a well-balanced acidity that reminds me of a really mellowed out Sauvignon Blanc. Pine Ridge has struck this perfect, airy balance between fruit, sweetness, and crispness. I can't really think of enough good things to say about it. So I'll stop here.
Varietal: 80% Chenin Blanc, 20% Viognier
Alcohol: 11.8%
Origin: Oakville, CA
Price: ~$9 at Central Market and other speciality grocery stores
Rachel's Grade: A This could be the best value white I've ever come across. For under $10 THERE IS NO BETTER WHITE WINE. (All caps mean I'm being very serious) You can buy Yellowtail for this price at gas stations. This is like fifty zillion steps above Yellowtail. This is the kind of wine that you need to literally run and get right after you finish reading this review. Seriously, get up. What are you still doing here?
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