Thursday, April 10, 2014

Major Brands

Zaca Mesa Viogner Santa Ynez valley 2011.. slight honeysuckle nose, typical of viognier  lots of midpalate.. not as sweet as expected.  good price for people to try Viognier

Z Cuvee Santa Ynez Valley 2009  wants to be rhone style but not very complex.. juicy enough and enjoyable

Nadia Sauvignon Blanc Santa Barbara 2011  soft floral nose, pink grapefruit with more rounder mouthfeel than expected for sauv blanc

Nadia Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Barbara 2011 green or young nose, cherry vanilla that almost borders on cough syrup flavors.. not a fan

Laetitia Estate Chardonnay Arroyo Grande valley 2012  lengthy oaky nose, roundness of oak and glycerin.. oaky finish... lots of oak... the old maison deutz property.. back in the day many Champagne producers bought land in california to make an american version.. some stayed but many didnt

Laetitia Estate Pinot Noir Arroyo Grande 2012  slight vegetal which follows on the palate.. dried fruits but showing green in the end too... maybe just young

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