Charles Wagner Family

Conundrum California Sauvignon Blanc Blend

8.7241 ratings
8.68 pro ratings
California, USA
Chardonnay, Sémillon, Muscat Canelli, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc
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Sipping Fine Wine

Found this older bottle. In 1989 Conundrum was born, started by Charlie Wagner's grandfather mixing wines & ended up with this unique, different and interesting white-wine blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Semillon & Muscat Canelli. Deep Straw yellow with aromas of stone and citrus fruits. Palate showed flavors of sweet ripe peaches, apricots and lemon zest, with unusual spice notes. Medium finish, ending a bit tired with fruit and spice. Ok but drink now, no further aging.

Found this older bottle. In 1989 Conundrum was born, started by Charlie Wagner's grandfather mixing wines & ended up with this unique, different and interesting white-wine blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Semillon & Muscat Canelli. Deep Straw yellow with aromas of stone and citrus fruits. Palate showed flavors of sweet ripe peaches, apricots and lemon zest, with unusual spice notes. Medium finish, ending a bit tired with fruit and spice. Ok but drink now, no further aging.

Dec 14th, 2021
Sharon B

Very light and refreshing. Lots of tropical fruit on the palate. 🍍🍑🍋🍍

Very light and refreshing. Lots of tropical fruit on the palate. 🍍🍑🍋🍍

Mar 22nd, 2020
Bridget

One of my favorites!

One of my favorites!

4 people found it helpfulAug 10th, 2015
Sipping Fine Wine

In 1989 Conundrum was born, started by Charlie Wagner's grandfather mixing wines & ended up with this unique, different and interesting white-wine blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Semillon & Muscat Canelli. Straw yellow with complex aromas from citrus to sweet. Palate showed tastes of sweet tropical fruit, ripe peaches, apricots and melons, with a touch of unusual spices, with an edge, very original. The finish is about medium and paired well with food. Nice! Consistent with last 3 vintages.

In 1989 Conundrum was born, started by Charlie Wagner's grandfather mixing wines & ended up with this unique, different and interesting white-wine blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Viognier, Semillon & Muscat Canelli. Straw yellow with complex aromas from citrus to sweet. Palate showed tastes of sweet tropical fruit, ripe peaches, apricots and melons, with a touch of unusual spices, with an edge, very original. The finish is about medium and paired well with food. Nice! Consistent with last 3 vintages.

3 people found it helpfulJun 14th, 2018
Todd Abrams

Exotic fruit aromatics and a bit of sweetness lead to a thin, ponderous finish. Approximately 8 billion better wines at this price.

Exotic fruit aromatics and a bit of sweetness lead to a thin, ponderous finish. Approximately 8 billion better wines at this price.

3 people found it helpfulApr 29th, 2015
Donald Williams

Started OK, got much better as it warmed up.

Started OK, got much better as it warmed up.

1 person found it helpfulMay 24th, 2021
DAL 9000

Creamy thick sweet lemony burst in the middle.

Creamy thick sweet lemony burst in the middle.

1 person found it helpfulMar 13th, 2019
Kevin Dale

Kevin had this 6 years ago

Kevin had this 6 years ago

1 person found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2019
Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

8.7

Medium to deep golden yellow. Thick nose with honeycomb and a touch of stone fruits. Low acidity (4.5/10) with a medium body. Rich a touch sweet on the palate with notes of citrus and tropical fruits. A bit sour and tart in the medium length finish. Very drinkable and doing insanely well for being 15 years old. Drink now.

Medium to deep golden yellow. Thick nose with honeycomb and a touch of stone fruits. Low acidity (4.5/10) with a medium body. Rich a touch sweet on the palate with notes of citrus and tropical fruits. A bit sour and tart in the medium length finish. Very drinkable and doing insanely well for being 15 years old. Drink now.

1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2017
tonyap81

Very well balanced.

Very well balanced.

Jun 15th, 2024