2007 Gerard Schueller Vin De Table

Man, I love this wine. I have been a fan of Schueller's for many years. His Gewurztraminer,Pinot Blanc, and Rieslings have been favorites of mine for many years, however the past few vintages have not been to my liking - both single vineyard varietals and his blends.

This table wine though, hits the mark.

100% Pinot Blanc, and imported by the fountainhead, Mark couldn't stop gushing about this reasonably priced wine. I bought a few bottles and have cracked them here and there.

On the nose, floral without being overbearing, with hints of white pepper. Light and crisp, on the palate with a nice viscosity, and a touch of sweetness are the first impressions. Big grip on the tongue, with slight tannins, adding to a complex mid-palate, and a touch of minerality.

A must buy for the end of the summer that will last a few years. Will be great in the cold weather with a cheesy fondue. I would love to get it for BONDA.

2005 Ken Wright Pinot Blanc

I've been sitting on the last bottle of this Oregon Pinot Blanc for awhile, thinking it would fatten up and enrich. It has, however, turned very interestingly different than I imagined. Overwhelming taste of alcoholic dry cold sake, with big flavors of cucumber, honeydew melon with a crisp pineapple-y finish.

The nose hints of something richer with notes of butterscotch and hyacinth that the palate just does not deliver. I liked it much better as a really young wine with potential than a 3 year old that tastes like a sake. It could keep changing. I honestly think I hid a bottle somewhere that I look forward to finding some day.