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VERSUS
VERSUS is a fun, informative CRUSH comparison on two items with perceived nutritional and social differences where no one actually wins." Read More
WHITE WINE
 | (2006) CHÂTEAU DE VALMER LA BOITARDIÈREFROM France TASTING NOTE Vouvray; Ooh la la! This Chenin Blanc is absolutely adorable. Well balanced with expressions of pear, apple crisp and hints of baking spice. GRAPES Chenin Blanc BY Frank Pulice - Austins Wine Cellar - 239-275-7200 |
(2006) FANTESCA CHARDONNAYFROM Napa Valley, California, North America TASTING NOTE Whoa! Fresh fragrance of pineapple, grapefruit, with a hint of citrus and a background of vanilla. The flavors are identical to the fragrance. Her expression is reminiscent of a youthful Chablis. Playful and completely enjoyable! GRAPES Chardonnay BY Frank Pulice - Austins Wine Cellar - 239-275-7200 | |
(2007) HEARTLAND VIOGNIER-PINOT GRISFROM Australia TASTING NOTE The nose is bursting with stone fruits. It is much like a woman wearing a summer dress in the middle of March (only applies in Florida). Seasonally balanced. The tannin from the Pinot Gris adds firmness and structure to the palate. I like the zest that is created by the two varietals. GRAPES Pinot Gris, Viognier BY Jason Nelson - The Sandy Butler - 239-482-6765 | |
 | (2005) MINER, SIMPSON VINEYARDFROM California, North America TASTING NOTE I know it’s a little more expensive for this summer’s forecast, but I believe each of us must enjoy a good bottle of wine every week. I’d like to recommend this bottle of white wine for that occasion. First of all the grape really rocks as far as white wine. Secondly, it is fully loaded: Classic, Clean, Crisp, slightly Earthy, Body … The Miner family captures all of this and more in this California Viognier. GRAPES Viognier BY Jason Nelson - The Sandy Butler - 239-482-6765 |
(2007) PAGE CELLARS SAUVIGNON BLANCFROM Napa Valley, North America TASTING NOTE This Sauvignon Blanc has been raised with TLC. Hand harvested and whole cluster pressed in a small hand cranked stainless steel basket press. Rich and refreshing! Expressive bouquet and flavors of apricot, gooseberry, green apple, and a subtle hint of minerals. GRAPES Sauvignon Blanc BY Frank Pulice - Austins Wine Cellar - 239-275-7200 | |
 | (2007) S.A. PRUM ESSENCEFROM Mosel River, North America TASTING NOTE This is a family owned vineyard in the heart of Germany’s wine country. The wine is exceptionally crisp and hearty for a Riesling, but it maintains a nice acidity so as to not distract your palate from the Essence of the grape. I’m down with it for this long hot summer we are about to embark on together. GRAPES Riesling BY Jason Nelson - The Sandy Butler - 239-482-6765 |
(2008) SPRING SEED WINEFROM North America TASTING NOTE This chardonnay is picked six times over a ten day period in order to capture different flavor profiles. That’s intense. Each batch is handled and fermented separately to add complexity to the finished wine. The wine did not go through malolactic fermentation and is not aged in oak in order to retain crisp, natural acidity. Best of all it is made from organic grapes. The wine drinks like a bite from the freshest nectarine. GRAPES Chardonnay BY Jason Nelson - The Sandy Butler - 239-482-6765 |