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| Chardonnay (lighter): light yellow, lighter body emphasis on fresh fruit, crisp |
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Definition
Aromas: green apple, lemon and orange.
Food pairings: corn chowder, citrus-marinated grilled chicken |
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Chardonnay (non reserve, barrel fermented): medium yellow, medium-full body, oak influence |
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Definition
Aromas: apple / spice, pineapple / tropical fruit, citrus, buttery
Food pairings: Roast chicken with dijon mustard, cashew chicken |
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| Chardonnay (reserve, barrel-fermented): medium-dark yellow, full bodied, rich with oak emphasis |
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Definition
Armoas and flavors: pineapple / tropical fruit, vanilla, toasted nut, spicy
Food pairings: crab cakes, fettucine alfredo, sauteed / grilled scallops with cream |
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Chenin Blanc (off-dry): light straw, light-medium body, hint of sweetness |
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Definition
Aromas and flavors: melon, peach and orange
Food pairings: Chinese chicken salad, fresh fruit salad |
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Chenin Blanc (dry): light straw, light-medium body, crisp, dry |
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Aromas and flavors: melon, apple and lemon.
Food pairings: Pasta primavera, filet of sole with lemon butter sauce |
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Gewurtraminer (off-dry): light medium-yellow, medium body, hint of sweetness |
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Definition
Aromas and flavors: apricot, peach, oriental spice, tropical fruit, honey
Food pairings: prosciutto and melon, grilled prawns with mango salsa |
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Gewurtriminer (dry): light yellow, light-medium body, dry, crisp |
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Definition
Aromas and flavors: green apple, pear, honey, floral
Food pairings: sausage with sourkraut, chicken or seafood with light cream sauce |
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Johannisberg Riesling (off-dry): light medium-yellow, medium body, hint of sweetness |
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Definition
Aromas and flavors: apricot, peach, pear, earthy
Food pairings: baked ham, curried prawns, sweet & sour chicken |
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Johannisberg Riesling (dry): light yellow, light-medium body, dry, crisp |
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Definition
Aromas and flavors: green apple, pear, earthy
Food pairings: smoked salmon or trout, fresh oysters, filet of sole with light sauce |
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Sauvignon Blanc / Fume Blanc (grassy / herbal): light-medium yellow, medium body, crisp |
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Aromas and flavors: lemon, grapefruit, smoky, grassy, dill, green olive
Food pairings: grilled swordfish & sun-dried tomatoes, baked goat cheese, pasta with pesto |
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Sauvignon Blanc / Fume Blanc (barrel aged): medium yellow, medium-full body, oak influence |
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Aromas and flavors: fig, melon, orange, lemon, vanilla
Food pairings: Veal piccata, chicken with goat cheese & sun dried tomatoes |
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Pinot Grigio: Crisp, citrusy taste is followed by a surprisingly dry, clean finish with an element of wet stone |
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Definition
Aromas and flavors: ripe pear, tropical fruit, vanilla bean
Food pairings: pasta alfredo, chicken prepared with olive oil and garlic, scallops, oysters on the half shells |
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