Winemaker's description
Definitely the
roundest, biggest style of Charval made to date. The vintage really shows
in this wine with intense aromatics of tropical fruit like mango and papaya
blend with more classic citrus and crisp apple notes. The palate is dry,
with still some fresh acidity from the Petit Manseng holding together the
fuller bodied fruit forward wine. The crisp character of the wine leads
to a long citrus driven finish. This is best in its youth but will drink
well for another couple years.
Price: $13.99 at Total Wine
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, here is a
Virginia white wine that would compliment any Thanksgiving offering. .
This is a nice bold blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris,
Sauvignon Blanc, and Viognier, that can definitely be enjoyed on its own, yet
with its lingering dry after taste, we enjoyed it more with food.
The winemakers description of this wine possessing
big style hits the mark. Unlike some of
its lighter Virginia counterparts, this white has bold flavors.
We have found another Virginia wine that can be
served to guests who would question the quality our Commonwealth offers.
Our ratings:
Flavor: 4.25 out of 5
stars –Very Good to Excellent
Complex yet smooth, with
hints of bold tropical fruit.
Drinkability/Versatility: 4.5
out of 5 stars – Very Good to Excellent
On its own with appetizers
or traditional white wine entrees, this wine fits the bill.
Value: 4 out of 5 stars – Very Good
Simply put, well worth the
$14.
Overall: 4.25 out of 5 stars – Very Good to Excellent
Whenever the occasion calls
for a good white wine, you can’t go wrong with this selection from Tarara.
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