March 2012 Release.
Expected to ship mid to late March.
Lake County, Calif., Yakima Valley, Wash.
Sauvignon Blanc / SemiLlon / Chardonnay
A New World Take On French Standards
This wine without borders looks to 3 grapes originally from 3 French areas – Bordeaux, Burgundy and the Loire Valley and uniquely blends them together in a new world fashion. The result is fabulous wine that still cannot be produced in their most important French Homelands.
Our exclusive blend is 37% Sauvignon Blanc from Lake County California; 35% California Semillon and 28% Chardonnay from California and Yakima Valley, Wash.
Sauvignon Blanc from cooler climate Lake County establishes a base with gooseberry, citrus and grassy notes amid a bright framework.
Semillon adds lushness, softness and fullness to the mouth feel.
Chardonnay contributes apple, pear, melon and more structure.
A flavor Reserve of Chenin Blanc is included for recommended, but optional, use.
American toasted oak is included and is optional based upon personal preference. Our panel was evenly split.
This wine drinks well after 2 or 3 months and is best enjoyed with 18 months.
The wine is a great social sipper and cries out for goat cheese as appetizers or in salads. Pairs nicely with fish, scallop, chicken, pork, veal, pasta and vegetable dishes.
Serve lightly chilled.
Here’s how the program works for those of you new to it. Every year Cellar Craft announces special wines that are released only during the month specified. There are generally 4 wines released from January through April.
Due to the popularity of these wines and their limited availability, sales are made on a reservation basis. High Gravity is usually able to order a few extras but it is highly recommended that these kits be pre-ordered to ensure delivery.
- Pre-orders MUST be received by 4:00 pm EST, Tuesday, February 14, 2011.
- Place your pre-order on the phone or by ordering kits from our website.
- Orders ship when the kit becomes available. (Please note the delivery month is an estimate.)
- Pay now or when the kit arrives. Pay now and save $5.00 off the cost of the kit. If you choose to pay when the kit arrives, your credit card will not be charged until the kit is shipped.
- Pre-pay option is only available during the pre-order timeframe.
- Remember, all kits ordered at the same time only pay $9.99 shipping for all the kits.
- After the deadline your name will be placed on a waiting list and your credit card will not be charged unless we are able to ship the kit.
