Taste: 4/5
Value: 5/5
Price: $10
This wine's motto is "less oak, more fruit" and it shows. My first thoughts were bright, crisp, apple and pear and enough acidity to stand up to a rich dish. It reminds me of a chardonnay/sauvignon blanc blend, but is actually a 91% chardonnay/9% viognier blend. The viognier enhance the tropical fruit aromas and adds flavor complexity on the palate.
Il Cuore is a North Coast CA vineyard (Mendocino County), where they have complex soils, warm daytime temperature and cool nights. I completely agree with their philosophy that "one shouldn't have to pay special occasion price to get a bottle of well made, interesting wine".
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