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$17, 4 stars, 88 points, Roussanne, tinta cao, Vidal Blanc, virginia, Williamsburg
Pale strawberry colored, with a watery sheen (12% ABV). The nose has medium (-) intensity aromas of red grapefruit pith, strawberry, red cherry, tangerine, fresh green herbs, and white blossom. The palate is barely off-dry, with medium (+) acidity, and a medium (-) body. Medium intensity flavors of red cherry, strawberry, tangerine, grapefruit pith and a lovely, airy, floral note. The finish is medium in length- crunchy with great acidity coupled with red fruit flavors. The residual sugar (1.5g/l) is just noticeable and really balances out the rather high acidity, making the wine taste fresh and zippy. It’s a great aperitif and would pair nicely with a salmon salad, shrimp cocktail or a hard-cheese board. I like it. 88 points and for $17- it gets 4 stars. An interesting blend of 52% Tinta Cao, 32% Vidal Blanc and 16% Roussanne that will drink well until 2028. Salut….

