LEFKADIA winery (Krasnodar, Russia)
LIKURIA RESERVE WHITE BLEND (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürtztraminer)
Vintage 2012
Tasted 13/01/2015
Inspired by previous discoveries of Russian wines, I've moved further and find something very unusual - blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay & Gewürtztraminer. It's NOT maturated in oak as one can guess seeing word "reserve" (pity, of course). What's inside? Sophisticated, elegant, fresh & crisp worthwhile white, pale lemon yellow coloured.
Delicate nose of white plum, kumquat, chrysanthemum and touch of minerality.
On well-balanced and live palate I've noted initial flash of mango and peach, followed by lime, white currant, white raspberry & lychee flavors.
Lovely lingering citrus acidity on finish with minerals back.
Paired finely with baked Karelian river trout and light homemade salad.
LEFKADIA winery (Krasnodar, Russia)
LIKURIA RESERVE WHITE BLEND (Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürtztraminer)
Vintage 2012
Tasted 13/01/2015
Inspired by previous discoveries of Russian wines, I've moved further and find something very unusual - blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay & Gewürtztraminer. It's NOT maturated in oak as one can guess seeing word "reserve" (pity, of course). What's inside? Sophisticated, elegant, fresh & crisp worthwhile white, pale lemon yellow coloured.
Delicate nose of white plum, kumquat, chrysanthemum and touch of minerality.
On well-balanced and live palate I've noted initial flash of mango and peach, followed by lime, white currant, white raspberry & lychee flavors.
Lovely lingering citrus acidity on finish with minerals back.
Paired finely with baked Karelian river trout and light homemade salad.
Aug 24th, 2016
Russia
