Vineyard Brands 3-9-07 (part 2)

With Jim Kowalyshyn

La Vieille Ferme Blanc Cotes du Luberon, 2006

• Pale Straw color
• pervasive nose of peach and nectarine jumpin' from the glass
• Juicy, fresh and mineral flavors
• Not rippin' high acid, but quite pleasant and quenching mouth structure
• Tasty and cheap!

La Vieille Ferme Rouge Cotes du Ventoux, 2005

• Purply, garnet color
• Sweet, juicy, meaty, herb scented
• Blackberry and chalky flavors on the palate
• Touch of grip on the finish

Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc SA, 2006

• Very pale in color
• Quince, lemon and spice (incence?)
• Mild acidity with chalky flavors and some intense SB flavors
• Green apple and lemon-peel
• Not as over the top as NZ-style
• Easy drinking

Domaine Weinbach Riesling Schlossberg GC, 2005

• Pale gold
• Smells like the woods on a winter day - fresh, minerals and a touch of pine (?)
• Rich on the palate
• Minerals, petrol and pear
• A bit lighter than expected but nice fruit - very elegant
• Lengthy - very good.

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