Inn at Pleasant Lake

Archive for May, 2008

Schramsburg, Blanc de Blancs, Brut, California, 2005

Full and elegant with delicious notes of citrus and ginger. $60

Kenwood, Sonoma County, California, 2005

Bright floral, citrus and herbal notes that make themselves known on the palate. Ends with a crisp finish. $30

Drylands, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2006

Aromas of lemongrass, minerals, and bright floral notes. The flavors move through citrus, white peach, and granite, all driven by unrelenting, bright acidity. Bracing and refreshing. $34

Kendall Jackson, Vintner’s Reserve, California, 2008

Ripe, spicy flavors of peach and nectarine have great intensity and focus. Long finish.   $28/bottle

Babich, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2006

Vibrant fruit bouquet with a clean finish. $34

Kim Crawford, Marlborough, New Zealand, 2010

Explosively aromatic, brimming with spice, herb and peppery character. This is surprisingly docile in the mouth, with lovely pear, apple, melon and mineral flavors. $42

St. Supéry, Napa Valley, 2010

Catches your attention with racy lemon and passionfruit, grass and fig flavors with a complex, tangy finish. $38

 

Cuvaison, Napa Valley, Carneros, California, 2006

A beautiful pinot noir.  Firm, with rich, spicy plum and black cherry that is nicely structured.  Texture, acidity and tannins are nicely balanced.  $64