2004 Conundrum
| Vineyard: | Conundrum |
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| Varietal: | Non-Varietal Blend |
| Style: | White Wine |
WINEMAKER'S NOTE
Conundrum is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Muscat Canelli, Viognier and Chardonnay. This vintage shows an exceptional integration of" layers, with" aromas of peach/apricot, honeysuckle, and lemon/lime zest; flavors of apricot, green melon and pear backed by" notes of tropical fruit and spicy vanilla. It has a lush, creamy texture; and a crisp, balancing finish with lingering notes of citrus.
Expert Reviews
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S"Conundrum began, from the 1989 vintage, with the goal of capturing a specific aroma-the haunting, spicy-floral scent of Muscat-and creating an entirely new flavor of wine by combining this sensation with those of other, equally individualistic white wine grapes in a completely nontraditional way. Each year, in making the Conundrum blend, we start with as many as sixty distinctive lots of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Viognier and Muscat. And each year-including this 15th bottling-I am...
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CellarTracker Community Tasting NotesCommunity Tasting Notes (average 87.6 pts. and median of 88 pts. in 71 notes)
User Tasting Note
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bishamonOne of my favorite white blends ever. Buttery like Chardonnay but not nearly as dry.