“Ice bank mice elf”. Say it fast three times! “Ice bank mice
elf”. From Rebel Coast Winery, this week’s Wine Wednesday feature, the 2013 Sunday
Funday comes with a peel off label containing a list of suggestions to liven up
your party should things start to get a little stale and the aforementioned is
one of those suggestions along with accepting your Mom’s friend request and
swimming in a public fountain.
I chose to try this Sonoma, CA white blend for Superbowl
Sunday Funday. I always sort of make it a game with myself to try and name the
varietals in a blend and then later research and see if I was right. This wine
seemed largely Chardonnay on the palate with Viognier apparent on the nose and
a little Sauvignon blanc for a splash of crisp acidity on the finish. I learned
later that the blend is 90% Chardonnay, 8 % Sauvignon Blanc and 2% Viognier.
The Chardonnay is stored in stainless for 10 months after the crush until all
three varietals are blended together so for those who prefer an unoaked
Chardonnay this blend may be something you’d be interested in. The small amount of Viognier contributes
largely to the nose of tropical fruit (pineapple and lychee). The Chardonnay
gives it a velvety mouthfeel and the addition of the Sauvignon blanc provides
the acidity that cleanses the palate that made me want to go back for each
subsequent sip.
For Super Bowl Sunday we enjoyed this while noshing on my
favorite Spinach Dip recipe from Taste of Home Magazine.
Also try this with Southwest Corn Cheddar Chowder or Chicken
Pot Pie. Click the links below to print
or save the recipe.
