Carlson
Trois Fleurs Santa Ynez Valley White Blend
Santa Ynez Valley, Central Coast, California, USA
Nice blend of Gewurtztraminer, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc
Nice blend of Gewurtztraminer, Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc
May 1st, 2016
Have been silent for a few weeks and am back-logged, (will load previous ratings soon!). BUT - I picked this up at Whole Foods because it was an interesting blend: 50% Gewürztraminer, 25% Chenin Blanc, 25% Sauvignon Blanc. Seemed like a bit of a local Germanic-Alsace adventure. Winemaker Chuck Carlson sources these grapes from Curtis Vineyards (Santa Barbara County), where he is the winemaker, for his namesake vintage. This is a great crisp late summer white if ice cold! ~$21. | #santaynezvalley #chuckcarlson #whiteblend
On the eyes: Light straw yellow, star bright, no stain, med tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Unripe green apple yielding to high minerality with hints of citrus zest and floral notes of lily and rose. Low alcohol.
On the tongue: Med- alcohol, med- tannin, med alcohol which gives rise to a great balance with a nice round mouthfeel. There is high minerality, green apple, and honeydew as well as rose and honeysuckle. Not overly complex - drink it cold! It gets flabby when room temp.
Have been silent for a few weeks and am back-logged, (will load previous ratings soon!). BUT - I picked this up at Whole Foods because it was an interesting blend: 50% Gewürztraminer, 25% Chenin Blanc, 25% Sauvignon Blanc. Seemed like a bit of a local Germanic-Alsace adventure. Winemaker Chuck Carlson sources these grapes from Curtis Vineyards (Santa Barbara County), where he is the winemaker, for his namesake vintage. This is a great crisp late summer white if ice cold! ~$21. | #santaynezvalley #chuckcarlson #whiteblend
On the eyes: Light straw yellow, star bright, no stain, med tears, no gas/floc.
On the nose: Unripe green apple yielding to high minerality with hints of citrus zest and floral notes of lily and rose. Low alcohol.
On the tongue: Med- alcohol, med- tannin, med alcohol which gives rise to a great balance with a nice round mouthfeel. There is high minerality, green apple, and honeydew as well as rose and honeysuckle. Not overly complex - drink it cold! It gets flabby when room temp.
Interesting mix of Gewurtztraminer, Chenin blanc and Sauvignon blanc. Floral nose but green, dry taste, with a slight peachiness. Quite balanced. Not as crazy as it sounds.
Interesting mix of Gewurtztraminer, Chenin blanc and Sauvignon blanc. Floral nose but green, dry taste, with a slight peachiness. Quite balanced. Not as crazy as it sounds.
Feb 21st, 2015
Winston had this 11 years ago
Winston had this 11 years ago
Apr 30th, 2014