Charles Wagner Family

Conundrum California Sauvignon Blanc Blend

8.574 ratings
8.82 pro ratings
California, USA
Chardonnay, Sémillon, Muscat Canelli, Viognier, Sauvignon Blanc
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces, Nuts & Seeds, Hard Cheese, Soft Cheese, Quinoa, Chili & Hot Spicy, Fish, Herbs, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Tomato-Based, Goat & Feta Cheese, Salads & Greens, Fruit Desserts, Blue Cheese
Top Notes For
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
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
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
Heather Danskin

OK. Not great but smooth and serviceable.

OK. Not great but smooth and serviceable.

Aug 29th, 2020
Michael Rattenne

Very smooth and sweet.

Very smooth and sweet.

Nov 30th, 2019
Carter White

Sweet and nothing special.

Sweet and nothing special.

Jul 5th, 2019
David Brown

Typical Conundrum. Easy to drink. Sweet and tart play off each other.

Typical Conundrum. Easy to drink. Sweet and tart play off each other.

Nov 22nd, 2018
Theresa Reno-Weber

A little sweeter, but not quite a Riesling. Really like it!

A little sweeter, but not quite a Riesling. Really like it!

Aug 7th, 2018
Marc Bergeron

Excellent blend!

Excellent blend!

Jul 28th, 2018
William George-Twyman

It starts out okay, but the longer you drink, the more bitter it becomes.

It starts out okay, but the longer you drink, the more bitter it becomes.

Jul 5th, 2018