Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc-Viognier 2014
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With its balanced acidity, this versatile wine pairs well with a number of dishes, from light salads to seafood to, most notably, foods with a hint of spiciness - its subtle sweetness provides balance alongside a touch of heat. Try Chenin Blanc + Viognier with a flavorful Thai curry, a sushi dish, such asa spicy tuna roll, or seared halibut.
Blend: 80% Chenin Blanc, 20% Viognier
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
The Pine Ridge Chenin Blanc - Viognier is amazingly consistent year-in and year-out and so it has come to pass that the 2014 is just as good as the best the winery has ever done. This not a super serious wine, but one that will win your palate over. Delightful, lots of fresh fruits and aromatics, a faint touch of sugar, yet crisp in the finish. I do believe I see a spicy red tuna roll nearby. Light straw color; delightful aromas of fresh apples and flowers; medium bodied, off-dry, well balanced; flavors of flowers; ripe melon and mineral; medium finish, fresh, bright aftertaste. (June 26, 2015, San Francisco, CA)
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
A consistent, big-time winner in the value sweepstakes, the 2014 Chenin Blanc / Viognier is a blend of 80% Chenin Blanc and 20% Viognier is aged totally in stainless steel, has malolactic blocked, and offers what consumers love – big, flowery, fresh honeysuckle and tropical fruit, a light to medium-bodied mouthfeel, beautiful purity, texture and a long finish. Drink it over the next year.
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Founded in 1978, Pine Ridge Vineyards sits in the heart of the Stags Leap District of Napa Valley, tucked beneath of ridge of pines that speak to the dramatic geologic origins of our home and unique soils. For over 40 years the winery has become a pioneer farming and vinifying Bordeaux grapes with a focus on Cabernet Sauvignon. Today, Pine Ridge Vineyards farms a collection of 160 acres of Napa Green sustainably certified estate vineyards across Oakville, Rutherford, Howell Mountain and Carneros, including 47 acres in the Stags Leap District.
The winery’s Chenin Blanc + Viognier bottling started out as an experimental blend over twenty-five years ago and is now one of the most beloved and highly acclaimed white wines available. Original and unique, this fresh white wine blend is crafted to be fresh, fruity and easy to pair and enjoy. The wine has also inspired a Pine Ridge Sparkling wine also made with Chenin Blanc and a splash of Viognier.