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California Counoise

9.03 ratings
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California, USA
Counoise
Top Notes For
AJ Trommello

A little too much barnyard-y funk at first but settled in nicely. Light bodied red with tart red fruits, cream, and great acidity. Delicious.

A little too much barnyard-y funk at first but settled in nicely. Light bodied red with tart red fruits, cream, and great acidity. Delicious.

May 4th, 2021
Nik Weinberg-Lynn

Oranges and cinnamon on the nose. Zinging acidity mixed with bright red fruits and baking spices. A serious fun wine. And a seriously fun wine!

Oranges and cinnamon on the nose. Zinging acidity mixed with bright red fruits and baking spices. A serious fun wine. And a seriously fun wine!

Oct 10th, 2020
Willie Carter

Look at this thing, such a pretty wine. Medium purple color with a rosy rim. The fruit sings on the nose with notes of ripe wild strawberries and blueberry jam. Spice and cedar combine with violets. How to make a fun wine without it being silly and frivolous? Like this. You don’t typically see single varietal Counoise, especially not domestically. Spice is dominant throughout the attack with bright acidity and a highly pleasing mouthfeel. The earthy elements really show on the palate with some forest floor and dried herbs. Cherries, plums, and more strawberries shine here. A little vanilla and a ton of wonderful spice. Serve chilled and it will be spectacular.

Look at this thing, such a pretty wine. Medium purple color with a rosy rim. The fruit sings on the nose with notes of ripe wild strawberries and blueberry jam. Spice and cedar combine with violets. How to make a fun wine without it being silly and frivolous? Like this. You don’t typically see single varietal Counoise, especially not domestically. Spice is dominant throughout the attack with bright acidity and a highly pleasing mouthfeel. The earthy elements really show on the palate with some forest floor and dried herbs. Cherries, plums, and more strawberries shine here. A little vanilla and a ton of wonderful spice. Serve chilled and it will be spectacular.

Sep 25th, 2020