Tag Archives: white
Celler Gramona — Gessamí 2007
Posted on 28. Nov, 2009 by Erin.
I honestly have no idea what possessed me to get this wine. Off-dry Spanish whites that sound like they’re the result of a floral shop explosion aren’t usually very high on my list of “gotta buys”. The packaging isn’t extremely compelling, I had no idea of what the “pros” thought of it; it was just [...]
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Lucien Albrecht — 2007 Gewurztraminer Réserve
Posted on 27. Aug, 2009 by Erin.
Oh Alsace…I’m not always sure what to do with you. Sometimes I’m positive that you’re resting on your laurels and that the unbalanced schlock appearing on your shelf space is a clear indicator that you’re taking consumers for a ride. Other times, the prices seem not only fair, but actually a fantastic value when you can keep your sugar, booze and fruit all in line.
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Bonterra Vineyards — 2005 Chardonnay
Posted on 15. Apr, 2008 by Erin.
Bonterra crafted this wine from grapes harvested mainly near the banks of the Russian River, and stresses the less-oak-more-crisp philosophy of Chardonnay blending. Baffling, considering that the predominant notes were plump tropical fruits, sweet flowers, and spice, but we’ll just shrug our shoulders and chalk it up to personal interpretation.

