Rating 91
Style White
Variety
Vintage 2017
Appellation
USA
ABV 14.1%
Price $32.00  Buy This Wine
Print Shelf Talker
Reviewed By
Reviewed 2019-09-05

Perfect For

Drinking Outside the Lines, Treat Yo'self, Wine Geeks

Drink If You Like

Melon de Bourgogne, Pinot Gris / Grigio , Ribolla Gialla

Early Mountain Petit Manseng 2017 Review

I think this little blending grape from Southwest France has found a home in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that is pretty damn exciting; this bottle is a perfect example. The wine has a unique opening act of pear, pulverized rock, lemon, and white flower (maybe hawthorn) aromas. There is a welcome depth on the palate that is not typical of this grape, with excellent acidity promoting the slightest hint of beeswax and green apples.

91
POINTS
Early Mountain Petit Manseng 2017
I think this little blending grape from Southwest France has found a home in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that is pretty damn exciting; this bottle is a perfect example. The wine has a unique opening act of pear, pulverized rock, lemon, and white flower (maybe hawthorn) aromas. There is a welcome depth on the palate that is not typical of this grape, with excellent acidity promoting the slightest hint of beeswax and green apples.

Reviewed On: 09-05-2019
91
POINTS
Early Mountain Petit Manseng 2017
I think this little blending grape from Southwest France has found a home in the Commonwealth of Virginia, and that is pretty damn exciting; this bottle is a perfect example. The wine has a unique opening act of pear, pulverized rock, lemon, and white flower (maybe hawthorn) aromas. There is a welcome depth on the palate that is not typical of this grape, with excellent acidity promoting the slightest hint of beeswax and green apples.

Reviewed On: 09-05-2019