A branch of the Caymus family of wines, the Conundrum is a real puzzle of a wine, piecing together distinctive white varietals for a truly unqiue, lively, full-flavored wine. The 2007 vintage is the first to be made at Conundrum's new winery in the Santa Lucia Highlands. It combines sauvignon blanc, muscat canelli, chardonnay and viognier to great success - about a quarter is fermented in stainless, the rest in new and seasoned oak barrels - and sealed with a screw-cap to lock in freshness. And that's exactly what you get from the second you open the bottle: green apple, tangerine and sweet white flowers envelope you. In the mouth, flavors of stone fruit, ripe melon and citrus are balanced by hints of vanilla. Theres plently of acidity and a creamy texture on the mid-palate that make this a great aperitif or complement to salads, spicy fare and even fruit desserts. According to Wine Spectator: "Bursting with fragrant honeysuckle and jasmine, with ripe melon, peach, nectarine and honeycomb grace notes. Intensely flavored, with a refreshing acidity. Drink now." (05/09)
Below is a listing of the wine review scores we frequently reference in our notes. While these sources remain an excellent source of information, we always recommend that you trust your own palate. Scores in these publications often represent the personal taste of an individual critic, which may not always coincide with your own. We have a huge team of excellent wine professionals that can match wines you've had in the past with new arrivals that meet your flavor profile.
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2009 Chemistry Willamette Valley White Blend $12.99
2008 King Estate Oregon Pinot Gris $14.99
2009 J Vineyards California Pinot Gris $13.99
2008 Conundrum White Blend $19.99
Sokol Blosser "Evolution" Oregon White $13.99
