Monday, September 14, 2015

WOW: Spring Mountain Chardonnay - Schweiger

WOW: Wine of the Week
 

Spring Mountain Chardonnay: Schweiger
 

Chandon Nautical Summer
Loyal ShopUncorked.com Followers:  Are you seeing a trend?!  ShopUncorked.com is working VERY hard to bring some of the last remaining wines in their 2012 vintage to your attention - 2012 was a FANTASTIC year for wine and wine production - if you see it, stock up on it!

Product Description 

"The 2012 vintage is our nineteenth release of Chardonnay and our first in a screw cap closure. We strive to strike a balance between fruitiness and complexity in our wines. Our goal is to always express the fruit of our vineyard first; why work hard in the vineyard only to mask the true beauty with cellar practices. Therefore, we skip malolactic fermentation.  Once harvested, we selectively use the tools we have at our disposal as winemakers to shape and complement the wine; surlies aging, and French oak cooperage, both new and old." - Winery Notes

Schweiger Spring Mountain Chardonnay 2012 Tasting Notes

"Our 2012 Chardonnay is a full bodied wine with true varietal characteristics, hints of pear, kiwi, citrus, and apricots, and delicate undertones of oak and tropical fruits.  The body of the wine is rich and supple, filling the mouth with flavors.  The true nature of Spring Mountain Chardonnay comes through in the mineral character, more reminiscent of a classic Mersault than your typical California Chardonnay." - Winery Notes
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Tuesday, September 8, 2015

WOW: "Radicle" Wine - Literally!

WOW: Wine of the Week
 

"Radicle" Wine - Literally!
 

Chandon Nautical Summer
This week's WOW REALLY lives up to it's name: It's "Radicle" for ShopUncorked.com to offer this 2012 (scoop up the 2012 vintage while you can!) Oregon Pinot Noir for just $21.45!

Product Description

"In botany, a 'radicle' is the earliest emerging root to develop from a seed, sending itself into the ground to create strength and take nourishment from the soil so that the plant will grow strong and spread its leaves. For wine lovers, 'Radicle Vine' wines are a tasty introduction to Lady Hill wines, delivering unexpected levels of quality and value that show what True Northwest wines are all about.  Radicle Vine wines offer rich flavors and robust character for satisfying drinking, by themselves or in pairing with fine foods. Radicle Vine wines are always an easygoing and affordable Northwest pleasure!
Lady hill works closely with a small number of selected Willamette Valley vineyards who farm their piont noir with exceptional care.  In some cases these are legendary vineyards, in other case they are more akin to undiscovered gems.  Both vineyards are represented in this wine. The core of this wine comes from Freedom Hill Vineyard, located in the Coast Range foothills. Owned and farmed by Dan and Helen Dusschee, Freedom Hill is one of the most respected pinot noir vineyards in North America. Added to this is pinot noir from the Hettwer Vineyard, a small vineyard near Silverton, Oregon that grows exceptional fruit. Together these vineyards produced a pinot noir of power and balance in 2012." - Winery Notes

Radicle Vine Pinot Noir 2012 Tasting Notes

"Deeply-hued, rich purple color with fushsia edges is the first thing to note in this wine.  Matching the depth of color, the aromas rising from the glass are full of dark berry fruitiness complemented by hints of baking spices and a foundation of freshly turned garden soil.  In the mouth saturated flavors of blackberries and black raspberries are broad and vibrant on the palate, with mouthwatering acidity.  There are accents of anise, graphite and dried basil in the background.  Tannis lend a firm structure, but are well-controlled.  The finish is long and lingering, with hints of mint and a lip-smaking tang at the end.  While this is a big-boned pinot noir with a forward character, there is also an elegance of balance that speaks of pure Willamette Valley pinot." - Winery Notes
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