Winery Notes
Tasting Notes
Fresh, succulent The Alsace region is particularly associated with this style. White wines from most varieties grown here are often richly textured and aromatic, with Gewurztraminer slightly ahead of Pinot Gris and Riesling.
Vintage Notes
Vineyard Notes
The Californea AVA is the largest and most important wine region in the USA. It accounts for the southern two-thirds of the country's west coast and spans almost ten degrees of latitude. With mountains, valleys, plains and plateaux, California's topography is as complex as its climate, offering winegrowers a bewildering choice of terroir. The principal varieties grown in California are Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay. A wide range of traditional European (Vitis vinifera) vines also flourish, including Pinot Noir, Merlot and Syrah. Zinfandel can also be included in the list as it is genetically identical to Tribidrag in Croatia and Primitivo in Italy. These are grafted to hardy American rootstocks which are resistant to phylloxera. Less well known are American/European hybrids producing wines mainly for local consumption.
Winemaking Notes
Muscat Blend One of the most remarkable things about Muscat wines is that, while their aromas are readily identifiable, they are also unusual as grapes in that their flavor as a berry is mirrored by their flavor as a wine. As such, many clusters can be found gracing fruit bowls as well as wine glasses in growing areas – indeed Malaga in southern Spain is well-known for its production of dried, raisined, Moscatel berries.
