week 4 - beliveau estate sandy ridge vidal blanc

Name: Beliveau Estate Sandy Ridge Vidal Blanc

Variety of Grapes: Vidal Blanc

Region/Country Of Origin: VA - Roanoke - North Fork of Roanoke, United States

Price: $24.95

Vintage Year: 2021

Shop: https://vintagecellar.com/shop?product-id=639b9a050e9ada630d5447e4&optionid=1aa8791a6a2ad3fbbd061db678d36b1924159cba80eec6c2c323336f5e898b35

Shop Review: (From their weekly wine tasting menu) This unique batch of Vidal Blanc has savory notes of pistachio with underlying perceived sweetness of classic apple and caramel. Early harvesting results in a subtle nose and tasting profile. This picnic pairing is great with pork and sauerkraut as the weather warms.

Wine Folly's Notes: A late harvest sweet wine that can only be made when grapes naturally freeze in the vineyard. Popular varieties include Riesling, Vidal Blanc, and Cabernet Franc. Ice wines are perfect with fruit tarts, cheesecake, ice cream, and soft and pungent cheeses such as Brie and Camembert. 

• Pineapple
• Lemon Curd
• Honey Suckle 
• Apricot 
• Lychee

My Personal Review: Since I did the dinner blog this week with my friends, I decided to pay vintage cellar a visit over the weekend to try some new vines out. This was the first one on the lineup for last week and it was an instant favorite. It had a strong vegetable and grassy note. The first thing I tasted when I tried it was a nutty, grassy note, and I was able to identify these flavors from a wine wheel I had on hand. It is mildly acidic and a little sour and dry, and not overly sweet. It had a pleasant mouthfeel and a light body. It was quiet nice, and I will definitely be purchasing this in the future to enjoy with some light, nutty snacks (or sweets) and cheeses.