Winery - Ste. Chapelle
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The grapes come from the Chicken Dinner vineyard, which says it all. Pop this tart, tangy wine, with its Zin-like red berry flavors and hints of white pepper, and bring on the fried chicken. —P.G.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Delicate floral aromas mark this slighty sweet bubbly. The flavors are typically Riesling, including green apple, honeysuckle and apricot, all backed by good acidity. The finish is clean and a little sugary.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a sweet, simple sparkling wine made from 60% Chenin Blanc and 40% Chardonnay. It has a lemon/citrus nose, with some soapy scents that carry through in the flavor. The big bubbles and sugary mouthfeel suggest that it was made by the charmat process; in any event, it’s a bubbly best suited for mixing with orange juice or something tart like cranberry juice, and served as a Sunday morning spirit-lifter.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
From the winery’s best lots of Riesling, this special selection definitely acquires an extra dimension of flavor beyond the excellent “regular” bottling. Bursting with ripe, juicy fruit, it balances its intense flavors atop a delicate, graceful frame. Best Buy. —P.G.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is quite dry, as the label indicates, and nicely scented with light floral notes. Citrus fruit flavors run through an elegant, textured wine that definitely wants food to go with. Best Buy. —P.G.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Off-dry fruit conjures up flavors of grapes, apricots, peaches and even kumquats! A balanced, sensuous wine, it has no rough acid or over-the-top tropical fruit flavors. Long and silky. Best Buy. —P.G.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Riesling has always been a strength of this winery, and this wine clearly shows why. It has a lightness and delicacy missing from most other domestic Riesling, yet it is not simple. Its complex, subtle, food-friendly flavors are right on the money. Best Buy. —P.G.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The winery’s penchant for delicate, lightly balanced wines is again evident here. This has some pleasant herb flavors, gentle nuances of grass and citrus. Cleanly made and finished with a touch of spice. —P.G.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Idaho and Merlot are not thoughts that generally spring together in the mind of the wine consumer, but Ste. Chapelle makes a good run at crafting an attractive, perfectly balanced wine here. The fruit is cherry and lightly herbal, and there are interesting flavors of earth and mocha, too. Best Buy. —P.G.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
By “soft” the winery means sweet. This is a low-acid style, showing flavors of pear, melon and mango. It’s a good sipping wine, but perhaps a bit too soft for most foods. —P.G.
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