Last Week's Tasting Notes

Charles Smith 2014 Eve Chardonnay ($12.99)
From the producer:
"A shimmering, brilliant, green golden of a wine. Aromatic pear, tangerine, guava, but more than anything, TRUE CHARDONNAY FLAVOR. Add a vein of minerality running through the middle. Long and satisfying."

From me:
A light/medium bodied chard that is only mildly oaked and very smooth. Great for summer. The winery uses sustainable farming and wine-making practices.

Primosole 2014 Pinot Grigio ($7.99)
From the producer:
"Fresh and rich fruity aromas of apple and pear with a hint of citrus fruit that fade into the floral bouquet. Fresh and fruity, very clean and crisp."

From me:
A great value Pinot Grigio made from organic grapes. It's light and refreshing with a good balance of fruit and acidity. Just what you want on a hot summer day.

Montinore 2014 Borealis ($14.50)
From the producer:
"The aroma practically covers the full fruit spectrum with notes of peach, yellow apple, pineapple, and bright citrus popping out, accented with whiffs of lychee and fresh rose petals. On the palate it starts with a soft, slightly sweet expression of ripe peach and pear balanced with a citrus zing, which evolves to a delicious long, crisp finish of tropical and stone fruit."

From me:
This is an elegant and unique blend of Gewurztraminer, Muller-Thurgau, Riesling, and Pinot Gris made by Montinore Estate in the Willamette Valley of Oregon. The estate is Demeter Certified Biodynamic and Stellar Certified Organic. The wine is unusual and beautiful, waking every part of the palate and finishing very smoothly. The Pinot Gris grounds the blend, keeping it from being too acidic or too sweet.