As luck usually has it, I frequently show up just as a "Research and Development" session is just underway at Frugal MacDoogal's. A wine like this one might not otherwise cross my palate. Noteworthy as it may be, one of Dan Kravitz' "Hand Picked Selections", who knows if I would take a chance on an unknown commodity such as this. But take it from me, and lots of others, if you see it, pick it up. You will value the experience.
The grape is Jacquère, and Vin de Savoie is located in the Foothills of the Alps. My first reaction was "Perrier with a REAL twist". Pale greenish straw and lively around the edges, this is a very tactile sip, but one that treads lightly on your senses. The aromas are citrusy, maybe a bit herbal, even floral, and reminiscent of a mountain stream. Yes you CAN taste minerals in wine. In this one you may even find the fountain of youth.
Price (Nashville): $16. Closure: Real cork. Alcohol content: 11.5%.
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Where can I find this wine? I had it back in June 2007 and enjoyed it immensely!
Posted by: James Cason | June 12, 2009 at 12:34 PM