Our Independent Wine Reviews
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Tortoise Creek Chardonnay/Viognier, '03 ($8) ** 1/2 (2.5 Stars) Light gold color Pear and apple scents with a subtle floral aroma Medium-bodied, not overly strong in the alcohol department. Unfortunately, slightly flabby, although some crispness exists, with not much in the way of flavor. A fair wine at a very good price. |
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This is a French wine from the "d'OC" (A wine region that includes nearly all of the French Mediterranean coast). It's categorized as a Vin de Pays, which, when loosely translated, means 'Country Wine.' Once upon a time this category was looked down upon. However, this category now provides the French winemaker some wiggle room. You'll notice that this wine is labeled as a varietal (Chardonnay/Viognier), which is still somewhat rare with French wine labels (normally labeled by appellation of origin). The label also indicates that the wine is unoaked. |
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