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December 10 - Salmon Run Chardonnay / Riesling 2008 - the ViniCode™

Salmon Run, Chardonnay / Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York, 2008

Grapes: Riesling 51%, Chardonnay 49%
appearance - bright, clear
color - pale yellow
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - .
fruit/floral - orange peal.
earth/spice - flint, mineral.
body - light.
alcohol - 12%.
tannins - .
serving notes - remove from refrigerator and allow to warm for 15 minutes before serving.

For our Perfect Pairing of Salmon Run Chardonnay / Riesling and Asian Seared Tuna click here.

December 09 - Dr. Konstantine Frank Dry Riesling 2008 - the ViniCode™

Dr. Konstantine Frank, Dry Riesling, Finger Lakes, New York, 2008

Grapes: Riesling
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium yellow
aroma - moderate
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - dry, slight sweetness.
acidity - defined.
oak/toast - .
fruit/floral - pear.
earth/spice - hay, mineral.
body - medium-light.
alcohol - 12%.
tannins - .
serving notes - remove from refrigerator and allow to warm for 15 minutes before serving.

For our Perfect Pairing of Dry Frank Dry Riesling and Flammekueche click here.

December 07 - Salmon Run Gewurztraminer 2008 - the ViniCode™

Salmon Run, Gewurztraminer, Finger Lakes, New York, 2008

Grapes: Gewurztraminer
appearance - bright, clear
color - medium yellow
aroma - subtle
flavors (smell + taste)
sweetness - off dry.
acidity - round.
oak/toast - .
fruit/floral - melon.
earth/spice - hay, flint.
body - medium.
alcohol - 12%.
tannins - .
serving notes - remove from refrigerator and allow to warm for 15 minutes before serving.

For our Perfect Pairing of Salmon Run Gewurztraminer and Poached Pears click here.