2019 Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc

2019 Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc

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The first time I remember seeing a wine get a perfect score of 100, was back in the eighties, and it was Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc, on the cover of the The Wine Spectator.  The winery was new on the scene, and hit with full impact. We have enjoyed many bottles over the years, and this year, we chose the 2019 vintage to pair with the magnificent 

Thanksgiving Day Feast prepared by the Chardonnay Queen.

This wine has a floral nose, accompanied by a slight kiss of citrus.  The flavors are big and juicy, with suggestions of stone fruit, melon, and green apple, with a touch of citrus.  The finish is crisp and clean, and begs for another sip!  The wine is 100% Sauvignon Blanc, and has an alcohol content is 13.8%.  Norm's score is 91.

We had Cornish Game Hen for Thanksgiving this year and the Ferrari Carano Fume Blanc was a great companion.  I also know from past experience, that this wine will also pair well with Shrimp or Crab.

score: 91

price: $12 - $16

Norm

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2019 J Vineyards California Pinto Gris

2019 J Vineyards California Pinot Gris

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We sampled a bottle of the J Pinot Gris the other night with grilled salmon and a few pieces of sushi, and it was a great combination.  J Vineyards has been producing some good wines for a few decades now, and this is another fine example of their skill!

The nose is full of tropical fruit with a slight citrus breeze wafting through.  The flavors are a mix of pineapple, peach and lemon zest, with a touch of spicy mineral at the end.  The finish is clean and crisp with the taste of tropical fruit lingering on the palate.  The alcohol content is 13.6%, and Norm's score is 90.

The J Pinot Gris was a great pair for our sushi and salmon, and would make a good companion for almost any seafood dish.  If you like Pinot Grigio, you will enjoy this one!

score: 90

price: $14 - $18

Norm

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2016 Edna Valley Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

2016 Edna Valley Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon

#47-2020

We had a bottle of the 2016 Edna Valley Cab the other night with our thick grilled rib eye steak, and it was most enjoyable.  Of course, I do enjoy a Slab and a Cab!

The nose is delightful with a mix of blueberry and cherries.  The flavors swirl in the glass with cassis, cherry, and a little plum.  The wine is full and rich, and has a lingering finish.   The alcohol content is 13.9%, and Norm's score is 89.

A bottle of Edna Valley Central Coast Cabernet Sauvignon would be a good companion for a variety of foods, so if steak is not your choice, try it with veal, or even duck.

score: 89

price: $12 - $17

Norm

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