Whoo! That title is a mouthful. Also, this wine is a mouthful. But for a girl who likes her pinot 'garbagey' and her white wines 'gravelly', what am I doing drinking a dessert wine?
Sometimes, after a meal, I need a drink. But the usual cocktail won't do. That's when I turn to my collection of dessert wines because, let's face it, they can be really fun. This one is no exception.
The first thing I am struck by as I pour this wine is its viscosity, and its color. It looks like you're pouring warm honey... golden, viscous, and somehow hinting at sunny afternoons full of flowers. On the nose there is honey and meyer lemon, giving way to more floral tones. And a sip? Beautiful mouth feel and a taste like what you'd expect if someone made a liquor from honeysuckle.
As we worked our way through the bottle for a few days, Nick and I just couldn't put our finger on it. What does this remind us of? Where have we tasted it? Ah ha! At Crushpad a few weeks back we tasted cool, crisp, unfermented Chardonnay juice. Imagine the best (non-alcoholic) white grape juice you've ever imagined, multiply by 100, and stir in some honey. Voila! You are there!
The Verdict: Oh my goodness, this is a Drink Me. I love Chateau St. Jean and everything they do, and this is no exception. Grab some while you can, as it is obviously not an every vintage sort of thing... but it looks like you can grab the '06 here. Cheers!
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