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The Chardonnay was naturally fermented and took a long time to complete fermentation, resulting in great texture and...
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Citrus yellow, young, intense and attractive aroma. In the mouth is a beautiful surprise, by the freshness of the...
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As the name implies, this blend of indigenous white varieties spends a healthy three weeks reveling in the goodness...
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Fresh and electric white from its expressive aromas that are reminiscent of the characteristic herbs of Sauvignon...
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• Practicing Organic/Sustainable.
• Sourced from 10 vineyards throughout Oregon.
• Soils: Volcanic ash, basalt,...
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Le Cigare Blanc is inspired by several of the luxes cuvees of Chateauneuf-du-Pape Blanc dominated by roussanne, which...
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Grenache Blanc and Grenache Gris fruit, picked separately at low brix. Destemmed into rotary fermenters for 4-5 days...
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With this vintage of the orange wine, we wanted to bring in additional layers of complexity and to experiment with...
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Catena Appellation Luján de Cuyo White Clay is deeply aromatic with expressive citrus and peach, minerality, and a...
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• Certified organic.
• 50% Clairette, 30% Bourboulenc, 20% Marsanne and Ugni Blanc.
• From a single...
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A flamboyant orange color with copper highlights. On the nose, complex aromas of citrus with notes of white flowers...
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Müller Thurgau, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, and Pinot gris from organically farmed vineyards in the Willamette...
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A tropical treat for the taste buds with hints of peach and strawberry combines with citrus notes reminiscent of long...
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Pale yellow with bright, clean, green glints. On the nose, aromas of white flowers, tropical fruit, apricot peel and...
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There is Edelzwicker and then there is the Kuentz-Bas Alsace Blanc, a step up in the hierarchy. It is bone dry with...
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Light flavors and fresh fruit notes of peach, yellow apple and lemons. Acidity on the backbone is complemented by...
Pinot Blanc Tequila White Blend 2023
Pinot Blanc is a popular white grape varietal most commonly associated with the beautiful French region of Alsace, but which is also grown across Central Europe and Italy. In Germany and Austria it is known as Weisseburgunder, in Italy it is called Pinot Bianco, and is one of the key varietals in the alpine regions of Alto Adige. Pinot Blanc is the main white grape varietal in Alsace, where it is prized for its ability to beautifully express the fine terroir on which it is grown, and it is used to produce exceptional single varietal wines, as well as blended wine such as Edelzwicker. Pinot Blanc is also a key component in this part of France’s signature sparkling wine, Cremant d’Alsace.
The wines made from Pinot Blanc are typically medium to light bodied, but they possess a remarkable freshness and clean character, which reminds us of the cool, green hillsides of their homeland. Apple, honey and biscuity, yeasty flavors are typical in fine Pinot Blanc wines, as well as a good level of minerality, making it a popular choice for those looking to pair a fine white wine with a wide range of foods. Although it is almost never oaked in Alsace, Italian vintners have a tendency to age Pinot Bianco in oak barrels, adding an extra dimension to this wonderful varietal.
Tequila is probably Mexico’s greatest gift to the world of fine spirits, and is also possibly one of the most underestimated and misunderstood drinks in the world. Widely used for shots and slammers, and more often than not associated with parties and hangovers, Tequila is in fact a wonderful drink full of subtleties and expression of terroir, that is highly rewarding for those who look into its finer points.
One of the special things about Tequila is the fact that it is capable of expressing the fine nuances and subtle notes of its raw material, far more so than other, similar spirits. That raw material is, of course, the Blue Agave - not a cactus, as is commonly believed, but rather a succulent quite like a lily, which grows in the deserts of Mexico mainly around the province of Jalisco. The Blue Agave takes a decade to mature, and during those ten years, it takes in many of the features of its surroundings, just like a grapevine would. This is why Tequila varies in flavor and aroma from region to region, from the earthier Tequilas of the lowlands, to the more delicate and floral examples from areas of a higher altitude.
The picking and peeling of the spiky Agave, and the distillation process of Tequila is a complicated one, and one which is carried out with enormous skill by the jimadors and master craftsmen who produce the spirit. Steam cooking of the body of the plant is followed by crushing, then fermentation and distillation completes the process. The end product is categorized according to whether or not it is made with pure (‘puro’) agave, or blended with other sugars, and according to how long the spirit is aged for.