On the nose I smelled tropical fruit (again-- I’m starting to wonder if that’s all I’ll ever smell!). Though this wasn’t as overtly fruity as the Pinot Gris, it was more floral in nature. I thought maybe a touch of orange blossom. It smelled a bit sweet- but then again, tropical fruit is sweet!
Like I said, it was refreshing to drink. The kind of wine that you can practically gulp down without noticing how fast its disappearing. It had more obvious acidity than the lost couple wines, most notable on the start and finish. It had a fairly light body, which I think is required for a wine that goes down almost like water! It didn’t taste sweet or of tropical fruit at all, much more like lemon and a bit tart, like white grapefruit.
K&L, where this wine was a real steal at only $12.99, had quite a few notes. It mentioned the wine being like lemon meringue pie (which I can’t remember having, ever?!) and sweet citrus; an “easy-going” wine. Exactly what I mean when I say it goes down so easy. It’s described as being clean with a snappy finish- agreed, but also being rich (certainly not compared to the Pinot Gris!) and a fine alternative to Chardonnay. Then, they go on to say that is a bit un-Alsatian and tastes more like a white wine from the Loire Valley. I obviously haven’t tasted from that part of France yet- but if that’s the case, I look forward to it.
The Score: ★★★½
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