This is somewhat of a rarity; of the three wines I’ve tried
from this vineyard, I’ve liked all three tremendously, so much that they all
have made the list. This entry is sort of a surprise as I really wasn’t looking
to add another white to the stable, having found, more or less what I want, in
the pair of French Chardonnays that we keep on hand for cooking, but that was to
my detriment as it became clear, from the first sip of this, that I’d been
truly missing out. It’s one of those times when the liquor store being out of
the wine you’re after provides an opportunity to discover a hidden gem, which
this one truly is.
This one is light, lively and a bit reminiscent, to me, of
the sweeter side of perhaps a sake or mead, but not to the extent of a white
Zin. It does have a bit of fruit, but it does have also a touch of that harsh
cutting edge that we come to know and expect from whites. Still, that aspect is
a bit lower on the scale and this overall is smooth and very refreshing.
Chardonnays are capable of overpowering certain dishes, but this one definitely
doesn’t stand much chance there, imparting a very nice flavor element to
things, but losing most of the fruitiness and not impacting dishes to an
excessive extent. It embellishes remarkably well. Frankly, this is simply a
brilliant wine, combining the best of both drinkability and lending itself well
to cooking. I quite enjoy it so much that this might be my new go-to for
keeping a white on hand.
Whites are not rated by the usual criteria as reds, but for
right around $10 a bottle, this is simply a stunning value. Overall, it is my
current favorite white and yet another feather of the very deserving hat of the
Sean Minor winery.
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