Unusual grapes are wine geek's great joys. Unusual blends of rather common grapes finish a close second in my book. Pine Ridge Winery claims they are the first California winery to produce this unusual blend. The mix is 81% Chenin Blanc and 19% Viognier. The Chenin Blanc fruit was taken from five different vineyards in the Clarksburg area, while the Viognier came from Bear Creek Winery in Lodi.
The nose shows a grassy characteristic with plenty of floral notes surrounding it. White grapefruit and melon, with a slightly nutty sort of edge, come through strongly on the palate. There is a level of tropical activity in there, too. The acidity seems a little lacking in the mouth at first, but by the finish I realize I've been had. The acidity sneaks up and quietly introduces itself almost as I swallow. Although it pairs well with the talapia ceviche, I feel it may be even better with a more traditional ceviche or a seafood salad. Even if you have it with nothing at all, this wine will make friends easily. It is so clean and refreshing, it's a perfect choice for a summer day
I had this treat at Piero's Acqua Pazza at The River in Rancho Mirage. It cost $6.95 by the glass and was exactly what I wanted on a day when the temperature was barely into triple digits.
The nose shows a grassy characteristic with plenty of floral notes surrounding it. White grapefruit and melon, with a slightly nutty sort of edge, come through strongly on the palate. There is a level of tropical activity in there, too. The acidity seems a little lacking in the mouth at first, but by the finish I realize I've been had. The acidity sneaks up and quietly introduces itself almost as I swallow. Although it pairs well with the talapia ceviche, I feel it may be even better with a more traditional ceviche or a seafood salad. Even if you have it with nothing at all, this wine will make friends easily. It is so clean and refreshing, it's a perfect choice for a summer day
I had this treat at Piero's Acqua Pazza at The River in Rancho Mirage. It cost $6.95 by the glass and was exactly what I wanted on a day when the temperature was barely into triple digits.
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