Cork: Authentic
Name: Joseph Cattin Riesling Grand Cru
Type: Riesling
Vintage: 2006
Region: Alsace
Country: France
Producer: Help?!
Price: $17.99
Purchased at: Cheers Liquormart
Date: 06/01/08
Served With: Can’t remember, been drinking it a lot
Appearance: Light golden, sparkling with hints of thirst quenching ability
Aroma: Earthy mineral-like qualities that I can’t describe. Some light grapefruity/lemongrass as well.
Taste: Hits the tip of the tongue with initial sweetness that quickly evaporates mid-palate into a tasty and refreshing dry wine. Finishes clean with no aftertaste and no lingering sweetness that causes dry mouth.
Comments: Loving this stuff right now. I guess you could say I’m branching out but I’ve found nothing better on a hot summer eve than a crisp, clean and refreshing white wine. This wine is low on the sweetness scale as graphcially represented at the Cattin website. I haven’t found much better bang for the buck either as this Grand Cru comes in at under $18 a bottle. I had to add a category here as I never thought I’d review a Riesling! However, there are more in store!

Been way too long since I’ve written a post. My apologies to you.

Thanks to Russ over at Californiawinehikes.com for awarding this review of his site the #1 prize - a case of wine!

I’m currently thinking of ways to “redistribute” at least a portion of this prize to the readers here. If you have any cool ideas that would promote this site and would be fun to participate in please let me know by leaving a comment on the About page.

Kudos to the WannaBe Wino as well for taking the runner-up spot. Megan does a fantastic job on her site and I feel lucky to have won out over her. Keep up the great reviews and consistent posting Megan!

Again, many thanks to Russ! We’ll be in his area in Spring of ‘08 and will do the aforementioned Redwoods Hike and will follow it up with a review at that time. If you like the outdoors and wine then it seems you can’t go wrong by contacting Russ and booking your very own California Wine Hike!

Cork:SCREW TOP!
Name: Kunde Estate Sauvignon Blanc - “Magnolia Lane”
Type: Blend - Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage: 2006
Region: Sonoma Valley
Country: USA
Producer: Kunde Estate Vineyards
Price: $12.99
Purchased at: Vintages Wine & Spirits
Date: 08/3/07
Served With: Roasted Chicken Fajitas Salsa Verde
Appearance: Clean & crisp looking with a slight yellow tint
Aroma: Citrusy
Taste: Very, very grapefruit! Light and clean. Refreshing.
Comments: Though it’s a white wine it has enough consistency to offset the spicy Mexican dinner. The citrus was just what that dinner needed! I would definitely buy this wine again, especially in the dog days of Summer!

It’s interesting how many wines are coming with screw tops lately.

Here’s another take on this sauvignon blanc.

Here’s another review of the 2003 vintage.