I know a lot of great wines. But you wouldn't have heard of them. My job at a wine store means that I taste a lot of obscure wines. This blog is a record of my better finds in the $10 to $20 range. If you have any questions please drop me an email at stiebelben@gmail.com. I always love to talk wine.
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Ceci Bella Kiwi Melon Pinot Grigio NV (about $13)
About the Wine: Fruit infused wine is actually nothing new. There is a traditional German recipe for early harvest white wine infused with sweet herbs called "May Wine" that often includes strawberry. Fruit infused wines have gained a bad name due to the rise of Arbor Mist. A customer once asked me to describe the taste of Arbor Mist and I must confess that I was at a loss. A friend later described it as "Like the tears of people who drink real wine."
About THIS Wine: This wine is lime green with a clear rim. Intense kiwi dominates the nose. That flavor delivers on a medium sweet palate that ends in a melon finish.
Drinking This Wine: This is a nice warm weather sipper and could also go well with a fruit platter.
Overall Impression: I wouldn't take this to a formal dinner but it's actually not bad. This is something that would go well at about ten dollars a bottle. At thirteen it is overpriced.
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