OK... this sparkling wine was just so divine I ended up drinking the whole bottle... sorry :). Wonderful notes of pear and apple with a slight bit of residual sugar. It has a bit of a dry finish, which is quite nice given the sugar content. This pairs extremely well with spicier foods... totally takes the heat out. It is from LongSword Vineyards in Applegate Valley in Southern Oregon, so the only way to get it is directly from the winery. The winemakers are just this lovely couple who really care about making wine that is designed for everyday drinking - wine that is not designed for perfection of the varietal, but for fun, friendly, accessible drinking. Highly recommended!
Thursday, April 9, 2009
Wine Tasting: LongSword Accolade Sparkling Chardonnay
OK... this sparkling wine was just so divine I ended up drinking the whole bottle... sorry :). Wonderful notes of pear and apple with a slight bit of residual sugar. It has a bit of a dry finish, which is quite nice given the sugar content. This pairs extremely well with spicier foods... totally takes the heat out. It is from LongSword Vineyards in Applegate Valley in Southern Oregon, so the only way to get it is directly from the winery. The winemakers are just this lovely couple who really care about making wine that is designed for everyday drinking - wine that is not designed for perfection of the varietal, but for fun, friendly, accessible drinking. Highly recommended!
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Accolade is one of our favorite wines. It's a wonderful departure from the usual Chardonnay trail!
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