Jonathan Edwards Winery ~ The Whites

Marguerite Barrett
Vinoverve.com

Jonathan Edwards’ Full Tasting menu features “all currently available varieties,” which right now include two whites and six reds.  All of the wines are terrific, and I strongly recommend purchasing the full tasting over the Sampler, which, while only $5, limits you to only four wines. 

The tasting begins with the

2007 Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc  Light and crisp, this is very much a summer wine.  The nose has soft notes of citrus and peach, and the wine is crisp and fruity in the mouth.  Both the citrus and peach notes are light, with the citrus being slightly more predominant. The peach provided a hint of sweetness that balanced the wine nicely.  The tasting notes indicate this is a “versatile wine especially enjoyable with goat cheese or fish.”   The reaction among our group was mixed; Jeff liked it, but Christy and I found it a bit too light for our taste.

2007 Napa Valley Chardonnay  This wine was a definite favorite among our group.  Still crisp and refreshing, this is a fuller-bodied white which I found more interesting and complex than the Sauvignon Blanc.  The nose had definite notes of citrus, particularly grapefruit, and some light floral touches.  In the mouth, the wine is smooth and buttery with light notes of lemon and a soft finish.  This would be excellent paired with grilled chicken or fish and fresh spring vegetables.

Jonathan Edwards also produces an Estate Connecticut Gewurztraminer and a Estate Connecticut Chardonnay, both of which are currently sold out and not available for tasting.  However, the winery is selling future orders; visit their website for more information.

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