Winery - Lake Chalice
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An easy-to-drink and easy-to-like Pinot, Lake Chalice’s 2002 melds smoky, herbal nuances with cola and black cherries in a tart, lightweight format. Try it with a simple, herb-rubbed roast chicken.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A plump, off-dry Riesling, this wine kicks off with scents of passion fruit as well as hints of honey and grapefruit. Honeyed citrus and green apple flavors take over on the palate, finishing long and clean.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Nicely ripened without being overripe, this rather soft Sauvignon marries peach and melon fruit with a dollop of grassy herbaceousness. Pretty and easy to drink; best yet from this winery. Imported by Via Pacifica Imports.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Piny and minty, which combine to give the pineapple fruit a decidedly medicinal edge. It's lightly sweet, balanced by healthy acidity, so might work well with herb-scented desserts, like lavender sorbet.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Seems a bit soft on the finish, but otherwise packs in plenty of pink grapefruit and passion fruit. Herbal, vegetal hints provide extra kick, but this medium-weight wine is made to go down easy, without any sharp edges. Imported by Via Pacifica Imports.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Reasonably full-bodied despite only 12.5% alcohol, this off-dry Riesling features aromas and flavors of ripe peaches and vanilla, while a shot of grapefruit cleans things up nicely, adding needed delineation to the finish. Imported by Via Pacifica Imports.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A big-bodied, somewhat beefy Pinot, with rustic herbal tendrils giving the cherry fruit an earthy, beet-like nuance. Delivers a mouthful of flavor, but it’s missing the silky mouthfeel of great Pinot. Imported by Via Pacifica Imports.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Odd aromas of peanuts and asparagus are a bit offputting. And in the mouth, the vegetal character is overriding. This wine has its qualities, but nonetheless it’s just loaded with too much green veggies, primarily asparagus and green beans. And what’s with the peanut butter quality?
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Shows some wonderful botrytis aromas of dried apricots, but also a disturbing amount of volatile acidity. If you can tolerate notes of shoe polish and nail polish, you may find this rating woefully conservative.
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