Mountain Cove Skyline White

Winemaker's description

This wine is a semi-dry Vouvray style wine. Made from hearty Villard Blanc grapes, it goes well with light meals, poultry and fish.

Price:  $12.99 at Total Wine

A nice, pleasant earthy and floral bouquet is the first introduction to this selection.  And when the winemaker claims to be one of the last using Villard Blanc grapes, after the first sip, we hope they continue doing so.  This wine is unique and crisp and is ideal with any appetizer.  In an evening of food and wine, this would be a great fist glass.

Given its unique flavor, we believe this is a must try for all Virginia wine lovers.

Nose is grassy and earthy.

Our ratings:  

Flavor:  4.25 out of 5 stars –Very Good to Excellent

It’s unique floral flavors are light and satisfying.  Oh, and did we mention it is unique.

Drinkability/Versatility:  3.5 out of 5 stars –Good to Very Good

Wonderful by itself or with appetizers, but not something we would recommend with entrees.

Value:  4.25 out of 5 stars –Very Good to Excellent

Finding a wine of an unique grape, such as this, well worth the $12.99 we spent.

Overall:  4 out of 5 stars – Very Good \

Simply put, this is an unique easy drinking white that can be enjoyed on a summer’s day, by a fire in the winter or any time.  We recommend this wine without hesitation.

Pearmund Cellars 2011 Old Vine Chardonnay

Winemaker's description

Warm, butter flavor with hints of pear and ripe apple. 100% malolactic fermentation..

Price:  $23 at the winery

A nice deep If you are looking to make a good first impression with guests this holiday season, slice some French baguette, top it with shaved parmesan and smoked Gruyère cheese, and serve it with Pearmund Cellars Old Vine Chardonnay

With a nose of strong oak, this is a bold chardonnay with a buttery texture, and nice flavors of ripe pear.

This selection will also complement just about any food that can be paired with a bold white wine. This Chardonnay is as good, if not better than many California offerings at this price.

Our ratings:  

Flavor:  4.25 out of 5 stars –Very Good to Excellent

Bold pear, with just the right amount of oak.

Drinkability/Versatility:   4 out of 5 stars – Very Good

For those who enjoy a full-bodied white, this can be enjoyed alone.

Value:  3.75 out of 5 stars – Good to Very Good

Well worth the $23, but we have a hard time calling $20+ a great value.

Overall:  4.25 out of 5 stars – Very Good to Excellent

For those times you want to splurge for a bottle wine over $20, no need to look further than Pearmund Cellars.