40% Off Juicy White From Pine Ridge

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"Pine Ridge has long been a staff favorite here at the Wine House, from their outstanding Cabernet Sauvignon to today’s wine, the delightful 2022 Pine Ridge Vineyards Chenin Blanc + Viognier. Pine Ridge was established in 1978 in the Stags Leap district with a primary focus on making world class Cabernet; however, they make a few white wines that are worth checking out. This ‘CB+V’ is a case in point; in 1995, they blended Chenin Blanc and Viognier as an experiment and now it is one of the winery’s most beloved and popular wines.

This is the perfect wine for those of you looking to branch out into the ‘other white’ category; it is aromatic, fruity but still off dry, and a delicious thirst quencher that’s one of Wine Spectator’s ‘Best Values.’ Winemaker Colleen FitzGerald says ‘I love working with Chenin Blanc because it has distinctive acidity and vibrant lemon-lime characters that complement the weight and floral notes of Viognier. It’s an inspired, food-friendly, unpretentious wine. I like it with curry, barbecue, anything spicy.’ We have the best price in the country when you buy 2 or more bottles – only $9.49 – that's 40% off the winery price! Stock up on this one before it's gone, because you will want to be sipping this all summer long!" – Glen Knight, The Wine House

We are thrilled to welcome Chantal Forthun, Director of Winemaking at Flowers Vineyards & Winery, for an in-store tasting on Wednesday, April 10, to celebrate the release of their 2023 Flowers Sonoma Coast Rosé! Chantal has led the winemaking team at Flowers since 2012, and is dedicated to crafting elegant and balanced Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines. Their grapes are unique to the land they farm and the coastal proximity yields wines with nuance, complexity, and fresh coastal minerality. Experience Flowers’ elegant and expressive Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines with the winemaker!

91 Points: "Attractive aromas of mangoes, papayas, baked apples and custard. Deliciously tropical and fleshy, with a medium to full body and a juicy, fruity finish. 80% chenin blanc and 20% viognier." – JamesSuckling.com (June 2023)

90 Points, Best Values: "Distinctive, aromatic and refreshing, this juicy white has hints of Fuji apple, lime zest, honeysuckle and chamomile, plus a core of ripe peach, apricot and melon. The mouthwatering finish reveals vivid acidity. Chenin Blanc and Viognier." – MaryAnn Worobiec, Wine Spectator (November 2023)

FROM THE WINERY

In 1995, we crafted this unusual and delectable blend as an experiment; since then, it has become one of our most beloved and popular wines.

This unique marriage of two varieties unites the crisp, honeyed fruit of Chenin Blanc with the plush body and juicy stone fruit notes of Viognier, for a wine that is both sophisticated and easy to enjoy.

Tasting Notes & Food Pairing
Crisp, bright, and vivacious! The Chenin aromatics bring citrus characters of tangerine, yuzu, pear, orange blossom, and honeydew melon. The Viognier aromatics tend to be a little heavier on stone fruit of peach and mango with hints of honeysuckle. The mouthfeel is clean, crisp with no oak or malolactic fermentation. The slight residual sugar and acid are in balance to add a viscous mouthfeel in the midpalate with a crisp finish.

This versatile wine pairs well with a number of dishes, from light salads to seafood, and most notably with foods with a hint of spiciness – its subtle sweetness provides balance alongside a touch of heat. It’s the perfect pour for the start of an evening with appetizers such as goat cheese, radishes, and olives. Also try with a flavorful Thai curry, a frittata with sweet onions and ricotta, or a shrimp and avocado tostada.

Vintage Notes
This vintage is a blend that is comprised of 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Viognier. The Chenin Blanc grapes were harvested at low sugar levels to ensure bright fruit character and low alcohol in the finished wine. In contrast, the Viognier from Lodi was picked at 24 degrees Brix to capture the floral and spicy nature as well as the viscosity.

Winemaker Notes
Grapes for our Chenin Blanc are sourced from the Clarksburg appellation, referred to as the "Gem of the Delta." It is an appellation that is showing a great affinity for Chenin Blanc. The climate has a moderately long growing season and benefits from the maritime influence of the Sacramento River. The Viognier is sourced from Lodi, which has a classic Mediterranean climate, with warm days and cool nights. Natural air-conditioning is provided by the San Joaquin/Sacramento River Delta breezes and produces grapes with natural acidity. Rhône varieties like Viognier adapt well to this exciting appellation.

After the grapes were crushed, the press wine was blended with the free run juice to increase palate weight. The juice was inoculated with two special yeast strains to maintain the fruity characters and then was fermented cold. To retain and highlight the fruit freshness of CB+V, the wine was fermented and aged in 100 percent stainless steel.

Alcohol: 12%