Welcome to the Friday Wine Down! What per week it’s been – doesn’t a glass of wine sound good proper about now? Right here at GiftTree, we’re collectors, sippers and lovers, and after we discover a very particular bottle, we simply can’t preserve ourselves from sharing! From Chardonnay on an informal night time out to a uncommon Cabernet for particular events, each week we’ll characteristic a improbable wine obtainable in our items. Onward!
This Week’s Friday Wine Down: Martin Craig Luminist Chardonnay
About This Wine
With a brightness that may solely be claimed by Sonoma County’s sun-soaked Russian River Valley, Luminist Chardonnay is a limited-release boutique wine. It’s made in collaboration famend winemaker Glenn Hugo. Sonoma County’s prestigious areas for rising Chardonnay provide a definite profile, and the Russian River Valley brings magnificence and richness.
Tasting Notes
Aged in new French oak barrels, this can be a vibrant Russian River Chardonnay. Boasts radiant aromas of orange blossom and lemon zest. Balanced by apricot and peach notes, with a lightweight oak end. Mild-bodied and food-friendly, Luminist exhibits a targeted, good acidity on the end.
Mix
100% Chardonnay
Solutions for Serving & Pairing
The refreshing acidity in Luminist pairs completely with poached salmon topped with lemon aioli, tiger prawns sautéed in garlic butter, a heat vegetable risotto terrine, or bay scallops in a tarragon cream sauce.
Attempt Martin Craig’s Luminist Chardonnay in a number of of our favourite present baskets – The Monterey – the place it’s paired with three extra companion wines and an entire lot of gourmand pairings.
Remark Under
Have you ever had an opportunity to strive the Luminist? What did you suppose? What’s your favourite Chardonnay?
