J.Lohr Flume Crossing Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Monterey County, California, USA
Wine Enthusiast 91 pts
Varietal : 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Price: P 1,300
Tasting Notes
Aromas of lime, honeysuckle and fig. Flavors of grapefruit, kiwi, guava, and sweet herbs. Crisp and well balanced with vibrant acidity, texture and a hint of spice. The consummate expression of Monterey Sauvignon Blanc.
Food Pairing Suggestions
Great as an aperitif with oysters and goat or young cheese. Serve with pasta with pesto sauce or with light meat brightened up with chimichurri sauce.
Winemaker Notes
The Lohr family have been leaders in California winegrowing. Honored with the 2020 Green Medal Leader Award for the company’s decades-long commitment to sustainability, J. Lohr
helped write the book on sustainable winegrowing on the California Central Coast as early as 1986.
Viña Aquitania Chardonnay 2022
Traiguén, Chile
Tim Atkin 92 pts
Varietal: 100% Chardonnay
Price: P 1,200
Tasting Notes
Fresh and aromatic intensity, citrus notes and sprite minerality. Voluptuous texture, with a lively acidity balancing the succulent ripe fruit flavors, giving to a long and silky finish.
Food Pairing Suggestions
Salmon, flaky white fish or shellfish, white meat and chicken with creamy sauces, pasta with brown butter sauces, creamy cheeses, vegetable dishes with bright, fresh flavors.
Winemaker Notes
Viña Aquitania is a Chilean-French collaboration. French roots are from Bordeaux and Champagne. The second generation of the founders have since taken the reins in the winery.
Rioja Alta Lagar de Cervera Albariño 2021
Origin : Galicia, Spain
Tim Atkin 93 pts
Varietal : 100% Albariño
Price: P 1,500
Tasting Notes
Pronounced aromas of freshly peeled juicy apples and ripe pear. Hints of pineapple, quince and twisted lemon peel. Particularly crisp with great balance and long finish.
Food Pairing Suggestions
Perfect on its own or with aperitifs. It is the ideal companion to seafood and fish, as well as salads, rice dishes, poultry, and fresh cheese. Looking for accompaniment to Southeast Asian dishes? This wine goes very well with Thai, Indonesian and Vietnamese cuisine.
Winemaker Notes
Rioja Alta has the largest estate-owned Albariño vineyard in Rías Baixas, today at 99 hectares.
