Apple Country Spirits

Domaine Laguerre

Le Ciste Blanc Côtes du Roussillon White Blend 2022

From Williston Park Wines and Spirits (I think). Very round, lemon, apple, maybe s’mores? ❤️ — 20 days ago

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Mayacamas Vineyards

Mt. Veeder Chardonnay 2010

Hazelnut, bruised golden apple, butterscotch. Keeps getting better in the glass.



Wine country with the parents cont’d.
— 2 years ago

Daniel, Scott@Mister and 4 others liked this

Gaintza

Txakolina, Hondarabi-Zuri 2019

Rezabal is a family owned winery located in the Basque country of Spain in Zarautz and belonging to PDO "Getariako Txakolina". Made from Hondarribi-Zuri grape, pale lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits noticing a light spritz in the glass. On the palate flavors of apple and lemon citrus, vivid acidity, low alcohol. Medium finish ending with fruit and mineral character. — 3 years ago

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Bodega Rezabal

Getariako Txakolina Txakoli 2020

Rezabal is a family owned winery located in the Basque country of Spain in Zarautz and belonging to PDO "Getariako Txakolina". Made from Hondarribi-Zuri grape, pale lemon with aromas of stone and citrus fruits noticing a light spritz in the glass. On the palate flavors of apple and lemon citrus, vivid acidity, low alcohol. Medium finish ending with fruit and mineral character. — 3 years ago

Tom, Jason and 2 others liked this

Aubert

Larry Hyde & Sons Chardonnay 2020

[Tasted on September 14, 2024 at Richland Country Club with Ned and Beth]

Pear, apple, melon and orange fruit, with ginger, honey and spice.
— a month ago

Philippe Colin

Sous les Feilles Montagny 1er Cru Chardonnay 2019

2022/5/17 with uzaku, uni, etc. this opens with a mix of tropical fruit (ripe papaya and pineapple), melon, lemon, pear and apple. The cream, toast and butter are in the background, but it’s interesting how the fruit and more savory elements see-saw back and forth over time. On the palate, there’s a nice balance of acid, flesh, sweetness and savor. The finish has a nice mineral twist. Overall, more fruit driven and “country wine” than Côte d’Or whites, but very enjoyable. — 2 years ago

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La Kiuva

Rouge de Vallée 2020

Blend with local Nebbiolo. Maybe less mineral than 2019. Good tar/roses, brambles, apple, some wet steel, very mellow tannins and acids, pretty young. From Amaro Spirits and Wine. 01/26//22 — 3 years ago

Austin liked this

Louis Bouillot

Perle Rare Brut Crémant de Bourgogne Sparkling Blend

Founded in 1877 in Nuits-Saint-Georges, a little village the heart of the Côte d’Or by Jean Bouillot, a wine and spirits merchant. A blend of Chardonnay and Aligoté from both northern & southern Burgundy. Pale yellow with fragrant aromas of stone fruit and some biscuit notes. The palate shows apple and pear flavors, lemon zest with nice texture. Tangy long finish, vivid acidity, champagne like, pleasant, ending with fresh yeast character. Tasting Sample. — 10 months ago

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Txakoli Primo

Zarautz Txakoli de Getaria Blanco Hondarrabi Zuri 2020

Really interesting Basque Country white. Spritzy and effervescent. Tropical fruit and lime aromas. The pallet is fruit forward with lemon, lime, green apple and grapefruit. Quite juicy with a tangy finish. Light bodied. Simple starter wine (for appetizers) but quite fun and lively. — 3 years ago

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Lvnae

Colli di Luni Vermentino 2019

Liguria is a coastal region in Italy, nestled in the northwestern corner of the country, hugging the Ligurian Sea, with steep mountains defining the landscape.

It offers an ideal mix of warm, dry conditions, moderating influences from the coast and varying altitudes, and nutrient-poor soils (which is good for vine growing!). However, its dramatic topography limits the amount of wine that can be produced from this region…

With that background, we were thrilled to be sipping a glass of this beautiful Ligurian white wine made from the Vermentino grape. What a pleasure to envision us sitting on a terrace overlooking the sea!

Leaping out of the glass was tangerine peel, grapefruit, green apple, passion fruit, pineapple, boxwood, white citrus blossom, elderflower, and wet stone -- a delicious confluence of pronounced fruit and floral aromas and flavors.

It was vibrant, youthful, and fresh, yet also concentrated and juicy, adding a level of richness to the mouthfeel.

Lvnae, Colli di Luni D.O.C., Vermentino, ABV 12.5. Vintage 2019. A fantastic value at $25 / bottle.

Salute!
— 3 years ago

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Vin d’Ottawa

Vin d’Ottawa

So interesting! I never hear about Ligurian wine.
Vanessa

Vanessa

@Vin d’Ottawa They have beautiful wines! I highly recommend trying some. The Vermentino was so likable. If you enjoy Sauvignon Blanc or Bordeaux Blanc, I think you’d enjoy this beauty, as well.