Friday, January 10, 2014

Rappahannock Cellars 2010 Seyval Blanc



Winemaker's description

None

Price:  $16.99 at Total Wine

We had no experience with any Seyval Blanc wine, so we had no preconceptions about what to except from this wine. 

The first impression is a crisp nose of grapefruit with a touch of menthol or eucalyptus.  To us, the flavor was that of a dry, light and crisp German style wine.  We feel this wine would go great with light appetizers, salads with any vinegar based dressing, as well as shell fish or grilled shrimp.

Our ratings:  

Flavor:  4.25 out of 5 stars –Very Good to Excellent
While we would have enjoyed a slightly bolder flavor, we enjoyed the unique, crisp quality of this offering.

Drinkability/Versatility:  3.75 out of 5 stars –Good to Very Good
We would limit this wine to salads and lighter fare, but on its own, it does just fine. 

Value:  3 out of 5 stars –Good
The only thing close to a drawback to this wine is the $17 price tag.  While not outrageous, just difficult to call it a great value at that price.

Overall:  3.75 out of 5 stars - Very Good
This unique wine definitely deserves a place in your wine rack.  A great choice to breakout of the cycle of Chardonnay and Pinot Grigio.  Impress your guests with a grilled shrimp appetizer with pico de gallo and this crisp dry and easy drinking selection.

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