2009 Ferrari-Carano Fume Blanc
$14.99 on Sale for $9.99 thru' May 15
Citrus, mango, kiwi, and lime aromas are complemented by flavors of vanilla, guava and grapefruit in Ferrari-Carano’s 2009 Fumé Blanc. Cool, stainless steel tank fermentation gives this wine a crisp freshness while the subtle oak character from barrel aging adds great complexity and depth. The 2009 Ferrari-Carano Fumé Blanc is a blend of vineyard lots from various appellations of Sonoma County — Dry Creek, Alexander and Russian River Valleys. The wine in barrels is sur lie aged and stirred every two weeks for four months. Individual lots are treated separately until blending to create the final Fumé Blanc blend.
91 points! First Place!
California Grapevine
Medium-light yellow color; attractive, forward, intense, grassy varietal aroma with notes of ripe melon, kiwi, and citrus; medium-full body; rich, grassy, slightly tropical, citrus and honeydew melon flavors with good depth and a slightly creamy, silky mouthfeel; well balanced; crisp finish; lingering aftertaste. Very highly recommended..
April/May 2010
California Grapevine
Medium-light yellow color; attractive, forward, intense, grassy varietal aroma with notes of ripe melon, kiwi, and citrus; medium-full body; rich, grassy, slightly tropical, citrus and honeydew melon flavors with good depth and a slightly creamy, silky mouthfeel; well balanced; crisp finish; lingering aftertaste. Very highly recommended..
April/May 2010
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2008 Santa Barbara Wine Co Chardonnay
$13.99 (compare to list price $18.00)
Offers up fresh citrus and lemon zest aromas, followed by a polished mouthful of stone fruit and lively acidity. A nicely balanced and refreshing style. Ideal for poultry, seafood, or simply enjoying al fresco.
The Cat Canyon vineyard provides the backbone for the Santa Barbara Wine Company Chardonnay. Cat Canyon is located in the Los Alamos subregion of Santa Barbara County, whose temperatures are cooler than Santa Ynez, to the south. The vineyard’s cool climate, combined with sustainable farming practices, produce consistently vibrant, outstanding Chardonnays driven by bright fruit characteristics. The 2008 Chardonnay was aged in a combination of new oak, neutral oak, and stainless steel.
“Of note is the Santa Barbara Wine Company, a new label that gets the backbone of their grapes from the Cat Canyon Vineyard in the Los Alamos subregion of Santa Barbara County, and it wonderfully displays the vibrant fruit quality of Santa Barbara Chardonnay.”
– Wine Spectator, April 2010
– Wine Spectator, April 2010
Jeevan Singh, UFS Savings Center, Peoria, Illinois
