Grgich Hills Estate
Violetta Late Harvest White Blend
Napa Valley, California, USA
This is a special wine. Botrytis Cinerea (also known as Noble Rot) on grapes, a beneficial mold that evaporates moisture while concentrating the flavor in the berry, yielding very little juice. Aged 18 months in French oak, the wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer. Aromas of rich ripe fruit and honey notes. On the palate, intense flavors of fig, w/citrus and honeysuckle, complex, well balanced. Lingering finish ending with honey tones. Wow! Pricey but worth it.
This is a special wine. Botrytis Cinerea (also known as Noble Rot) on grapes, a beneficial mold that evaporates moisture while concentrating the flavor in the berry, yielding very little juice. Aged 18 months in French oak, the wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer. Aromas of rich ripe fruit and honey notes. On the palate, intense flavors of fig, w/citrus and honeysuckle, complex, well balanced. Lingering finish ending with honey tones. Wow! Pricey but worth it.
May 11th, 20182012 was another fine year for the appearance of Botrytis Cinerea (also known as Noble Rot) on grapes, a beneficial mold that evaporates moisture while concentrating the flavor in the berry, yielding very little juice. Aged 18 months in French oak, the wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer. Aromas of rich ripe fruit and honey notes. On the palate, intense flavors of fig, w/citrus and honeysuckle, complex, well balanced. Lingering finish ending with honey tones. Wow!
2012 was another fine year for the appearance of Botrytis Cinerea (also known as Noble Rot) on grapes, a beneficial mold that evaporates moisture while concentrating the flavor in the berry, yielding very little juice. Aged 18 months in French oak, the wine is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer. Aromas of rich ripe fruit and honey notes. On the palate, intense flavors of fig, w/citrus and honeysuckle, complex, well balanced. Lingering finish ending with honey tones. Wow!
Jan 27th, 2018
To celebrate our 2-yr wedding anniversary while in Alaska, we had 5-course dinner at one of the premier spots in the state, which just so happened to be at our resort (at the top of the mountain). A Wine Spectator recognized restaurant with an incredible wine list!
Didn't know Grgich made this late harvest wine. As a '12, you can imagine all of the flavors were full throttle...honey, caramel, lemon. Fairly light bodied, with a toasted vanilla bean finish.
To celebrate our 2-yr wedding anniversary while in Alaska, we had 5-course dinner at one of the premier spots in the state, which just so happened to be at our resort (at the top of the mountain). A Wine Spectator recognized restaurant with an incredible wine list!
Didn't know Grgich made this late harvest wine. As a '12, you can imagine all of the flavors were full throttle...honey, caramel, lemon. Fairly light bodied, with a toasted vanilla bean finish.
Chamomile, honey, less dense than expected.
Chamomile, honey, less dense than expected.
1 person found it helpfulJul 13th, 2015
Awesome to enjoy Violetta with Violet Grgich. Wonderful person and sweet as can be. Great way to end a great night.
Awesome to enjoy Violetta with Violet Grgich. Wonderful person and sweet as can be. Great way to end a great night.
Jun 10th, 2016
I had two full glasses of this after a Pinot - who does that ? That's how good it was...
I had two full glasses of this after a Pinot - who does that ? That's how good it was...
Mar 26th, 2017
This must be what the gods drink. Honey undertones with chamomile and peach. Lovely finish
This must be what the gods drink. Honey undertones with chamomile and peach. Lovely finish
Apr 21st, 2016Camomille and honey. Wine that's Just the right amount of sweet. Great taste for a late harvest botrytis effected wine.
Camomille and honey. Wine that's Just the right amount of sweet. Great taste for a late harvest botrytis effected wine.
Apr 21st, 2016