Napa Valley
St. Helena, California, USA
$29.00 The Fine Wine Source (Livonia, MI)
Appearance: light straw
Aroma: light and fresh summer fruit
Flavors: wonderful mixture of tropical and citrus; tropical notes remind me of guava and papaya with a light squirt of citrus (not bitter).
Mouthfeel: crisp, fresh, and truly refreshing. Has an elegant feel for a white wine.
My Strength Rating: 2.5/3
There are not too many white wines that could hold up to this heat, did I say it was 92 – it is now 97, there are not too many white wines I like when they get warm. And, yes reds have no chance in this heat. That is why I don’t drink to many red wines in the summer. But, remember I am not a big white wine drinker. I think the point I want to make is the difference between some inexpensive (cheap) whites and some moderate to higher end whites. The cheap ones seem to develop an unpleasant tasting note as they warm up. So, the second point is keep em’ chilled!!!
One nice thing about this white wine is that as it warmed up (it’s 92 degrees out here) it did not develop any bitter or strange tasting notes.
I am going to pair this Duckhorn with my favorite mild-medium cigar.
Visit CigarPostings for the pairing.
Visit CigarPostings for the pairing.
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