2019 Charles Krug Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

2019 Charles Krug Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc

#13-2021

Sometimes a second look is in order, and such was the case for the 2019 Charles Krug Sauvignon Blanc, which I reviewed about a year ago.  This time we served the Krug with a platter of Brie Cheese and an assortment of wheat crackers.  A very nice array for the late afternoon.

The nose, as before, is fresh and fruity with peach, but very little melon being present as when the wine was younger. The flavors are peach with the presence of citrus, against a  good mineral backbone.  The balance between fruit and acidity is just right, as before, but the finish is a little more polished.  The alcohol content is 13.4%, and Norm's score is 90, where as a year ago I felt is was an 89.

A bottle of Krug Napa Sauvignon Blanc is a good companion for your cheese platter, and is going to be great with a chilled seafood salad.

score: 90

price: $15 - $18

Norm

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2018 Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay

2018 Cambria Katherine's Vineyard Chardonnay

#10-2021

It's always great when good friends bring you a good bottle of wine when they visit.  If we do not consume during the visit, we save for the next special meal.  One of my favorite meals is sautéed Bay Scallops with pasta and Alfredo Sauce.  So this past weekend while the scallops were being sautéed, we opened the bottle of Cambria Chardonnay given to us by our friends.  What a delight it was!

This full and rich Chardonnay from the Katherine's Vineyard has a fragrant floral bouquet full of fresh fruit and a slight citrus breeze.  The flavors are apple and peach, with a little lemon zest, and a mild buttery presence which finishes with a vibrant crescendo.  The alcohol content is 14.1%, and Norm's score is 91.  

A bottle of Cambria Chardonnay and sautéed Bay Scallops Alfredo would be hard to beat, but I can see this one as a great pair for Duck a la Orange, or Cornish Game Hen in glazed orange sauce.

score: 91

price: $17 - $22

Norm

Wine – God's Proof of His Love for Humanity