Not a standard blend from the Carneros region – Pinot Gris, Pinot Blanc, Gewürztraminer and Riesling – even though it is a cooler growing region. The wine delivers as promised with the green fruit flavors of the first two and the aromatics and spiciness of the second two. It’s very fruity, floral, and tangy but it lacks some of the subtlety that those grapes generally deliver, although it will pair well with assertive dishes.
89 Roger Morris
Bouchaine Vineyards & Winery, Los Carneros (California) “Alsatian Blend” 2023 ($50)
By Roger Morris
