J. Lohr
Wildflower Monterey Valdiguié
Monterey, Central Coast, California, USA
Light bodied, yet rich in color, a very purple-magenta, I didn't think this wine, made from Valdiguié grapes, was like Gamay at all, as said the bottle. I would call this is an easy, patio-sipping red, dominated by floral and berry aromatics, juicy flavors of blackberry, blueberry, cranberry sauce, and pomegranate, and mild tannins and acidity. This wine would also work as a base for a dessert sauce or paired with Thanksgiving dinner.
Light bodied, yet rich in color, a very purple-magenta, I didn't think this wine, made from Valdiguié grapes, was like Gamay at all, as said the bottle. I would call this is an easy, patio-sipping red, dominated by floral and berry aromatics, juicy flavors of blackberry, blueberry, cranberry sauce, and pomegranate, and mild tannins and acidity. This wine would also work as a base for a dessert sauce or paired with Thanksgiving dinner.
3 people found it helpfulJul 23rd, 2015
Interesting but probably better for summer days than winter nights. Very light.
Interesting but probably better for summer days than winter nights. Very light.
2 people found it helpfulDec 20th, 2014Nice light dinner wine.
Nice light dinner wine.
1 person found it helpfulJan 10th, 2015Very nice! Had it with Filet Mignon..
Very nice! Had it with Filet Mignon..
Dec 18th, 2016
Dark garnet color pomegranate and bing cherry body with a hint of wet moss. Very smooth on the pallet with little mixed berry flavor slightly dry finish not a robust wine
Dark garnet color pomegranate and bing cherry body with a hint of wet moss. Very smooth on the pallet with little mixed berry flavor slightly dry finish not a robust wine
Apr 7th, 2016
A chilled red wine with a lovely floral nose, cherry in the mouth, and nice finish. A good summer sipping red.
A chilled red wine with a lovely floral nose, cherry in the mouth, and nice finish. A good summer sipping red.
Oct 10th, 2015I'm always a little skeptical of Beaujolais style wines, but this was pretty good for the type. Drink it slightly chilled. It is light but not overly fruity with heavier tannin than I expected. Nice if not long finish. It reminds me of Pinots you get in the Alsace region, which are also served chilled.
I'm always a little skeptical of Beaujolais style wines, but this was pretty good for the type. Drink it slightly chilled. It is light but not overly fruity with heavier tannin than I expected. Nice if not long finish. It reminds me of Pinots you get in the Alsace region, which are also served chilled.
Apr 21st, 2015
Nothing noteworthy in taste. Uncomfortably gummy towards the end of the second glass. There will not be a third.
Nothing noteworthy in taste. Uncomfortably gummy towards the end of the second glass. There will not be a third.
Nov 3rd, 2014
Disappointing. Fruity and easygoing, but basically like having all the worst bits of Gamay and none of the good stuff.
Disappointing. Fruity and easygoing, but basically like having all the worst bits of Gamay and none of the good stuff.
Oct 8th, 2014