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I'm sure it's no surprise for anyone that knows me to see a Riesling on the list. AJ Adam's Kabinett is a consistent performer- He's a young, extremely talented winemaker who works with exceptional vineyards in the Mosel. Just plain delicious and of course low in alcohal
This is a dry white made by famed Sauternes producer Chateau Giraud. A really nice change of pace (and a heck of a lot less expensive) from good old Sancerre. The semillon component brings another layer of texture and complexity to the table as well. This is unique, fun and very food friendly and an absolute bargain.
-Phil Bernstein
A dry white wine made from a blend of equal parts of sauvignon and sémillon and aged on lees for 6 months, half in stainless steel vats and the other half in barrels used for the château’s Premier Cru dessert wine, G de Guiraud is a truly exciting wine.
Tannat is arguably the signature grape of Uruguay, but I've been pretty impressed by the Albariño there too. FAAA! shows all the crisp, briny hallmarks of Albariño from Galicia, but a bit richer pear and melon fruit on the palate. It's not easy to find good examples of the grape under $20, so this is really a great deal for a super-flexible food-friendly white. This will be a real crowd-pleaser either as a walk-around or with dinner. - John Fitter | Addy Bassin's
FAAA! Albariño is made by third generation winemaker Santiago Deicas in the Juanico subregion of Canelones, Uruguay. The Deicas Family moved to South America from the Alpine town of Bormio, Italy and founded their winery in 1978. They first started planting Albariño in 2009 and now have approximately 12 acres of Albariño under vine. Juanico is a coastal region that benefits from a temperate climate and well drained soils that allow for a slow ripening period which enables the fruit to develop a natural acidity and salinity. - Importer notes (Brazos)
Rosacker might rightly be considered the pinnacle of the Alsatian Grand Crus, being home to Trimbach's famed Clos Ste. Hune. At $29.99, this really is a crazy deal for a top-notch riesling from some of the most prestigious grapevine real estate in France! - John Fitter | Addy Bassin's
Another rare alpine variety from Savoie specialist Philippe Grisard. This Verdesse offers ripe yellow stone fruit aromas and flavors with hints of lemon zest and fresh thyme. It's medium-weight with a certain creaminess on the palate, but its vibrant acidity keeps it fresh and light on its feet. Verdesse was a rather more popular variety in the past, but there are barely more than 25 acres in total planted today. I'm glad to have been able to stash a few bottles away for myself, because it's no longer being imported. If anyone wants to cross another obscure variety off your list, here's a delicious chance! - John Fitter | Addy Bassin's
We tasted this a few months ago with owner Mark Vlossak and it was an instant staff favorite. I'm not sure why Pinot Blanc doesn't get more "love" as it's very food friendly and usually nicely priced. Mark started making this wine back in 1997. He's a true pioneer on the Oregon wine scene, and this comes from his most famous vineyard: Freedom Hill, which of course also produces world class Pinot Noir. Medium weight, with great texture and more aromatics than your usual Pinot Blanc, this is a an example of great vineyard practice and winemaking.
