Vinum Cellars White Elephant Blend

[rbruno4444]

@rbruno4444

Yes, I had nothing to do with the ORANGE wine. Let me repeat, I HAD NOTHING TO DO WITH THE ORANGE WINE… jab

RS on the 2011 Vinum Cellars White Elephant is bone dry at 0.23%

[rbruno4444]

@rbruno4444

Viognier from Sonoma never hurts :), but the Roussane from Santa Barbara is where is at on MINERALITY and ripe pear essence.

In terms of the White Elephant’s age-worthiness, I have sampled our 1997, 98, 99 and 2000 all recently and they are ageing very nicely with enhanced minerality. But when the wine is this good in its youth, why wait, we make more every year.

[JanFP]

Great reviews by the rats - I pushed the big button.

[rbruno4444]

@rbruno4444

Viognier from Sonoma never hurts :), but the Roussane from Santa Barbara is where is at on MINERALITY and ripe pear essence.

More good information on the wine here on our website: http://www.vinumcellars.com/assets/client/File/VC_WhEle11_fact.pdf

[rbruno4444]

@JanFP

Great reviews by the rats - I pushed the big button.

Thanks Jan. Let me know how you like the wine after you get into it:
richard@vinumcellars.com

[ddeuddeg]

@rbruno4444

But when the wine is this good in its youth, why wait, we make more every year.

Roger that. And I failed to mention in my comments above, bahwm and I are primarily red wine drinkers, but when a wine is this good, we have to grab some while we can.

[bahwm]

@rbruno4444

I’m sorry I missed this fantastic culinary experience The White elepant was made for food and as you learned it is extremely versitile with a wide range of cuisines. Thanks for sharing your great experience with the Wooting community.

Hey, Richard! Thank you for popping by! You linked to the wrong post, but that’s OK. If you should find yourself in the Buffalo, NY area and want to see Niagara Falls and check out some of our local wine regions: Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario, Canada or the Finger Lakes let us know. We can always re-create that meal–just bring the wine! And, who knows, maybe ddeuddeg would even make a cheesecake for the occasion!

bahwm

[bahwm]

ddeuddeg just placed an order for two.

[cortot20]

@rbruno4444

Cortot,

Which varietals does your wife like to drink? The base of White Elephant is indeed Chenin Blanc which is clearly on the lighter side. We added the rhone varietals (Roussanne and Viognier) to enhance the floral aromas and mineral flavors. Overall I’d say the wine is medium bodied, but restrained in the oak department and possesses ample acidity found in much leaner wines.

My wife enjoys Chenin blanc but I saw the addition of roussanne and then the oak and then the creamy descriptor and it didn’t seem like style. She’s picky and if she does not care for it I’ll have 4 bottles that I won’t know what to do with. I guess I could always drink it myself…

[chipgreen]

Darn you all, I was trying to put a stop to my wine buying insanity at least until the New Year but the excellent reviews and winemaker participation have sucked me back in!

Speed to first woot: 1m 19.331s
First sucker:rjquillin
Last wooter to woot:chipgreen

EDIT: willing to give up a couple bottles if the usual parties are interested

[bahwm]

@cortot20

My wife enjoys Chenin blanc but I saw the addition of roussanne and then the oak and then the creamy descriptor and it didn’t seem like style. She’s picky and if she does not care for it I’ll have 4 bottles that I won’t know what to do with. I guess I could always drink it myself…

I really think your wife will enjoy it. If she doesn’t, well, then, I guess you’re in luck! This is a beautifully made wine. It is well balanced and just, yummy!

[losthighwayz]

@kylemittskus

It comes off a tad sweet, but fruit sweet, not sugar sweet. And the acid kicks in at the back end for balance. I would guess RS is below or just at detectable level. I don’t know your palate for whites well enough to guess if you’d like it, but all four of us who tasted it really enjoyed it. Creamy, full bodied, pairs well with spicy and non-spicy food, would go well on its own. Winner in my book.

Spunds like a crowd pleaser…so long as it isnt a CA butterbomb with in your face oAk treatment then I am sure I will enjoy it! Thanks for the feedback. In for one.

[ddeuddeg]

@losthighwayz

Spunds like a crowd pleaser…so long as it isnt a CA butterbomb with in your face oAk treatment then I am sure I will enjoy it! Thanks for the feedback. In for one.

It’s not a CA butterbomb, that much is for sure. I had to read the specs to find out it was fermented in oak, because it certainly wasn’t prominent on the nose or the palate. I think you’ll enjoy it.

[losthighwayz]

@ddeuddeg

It’s not a CA butterbomb, that much is for sure. I had to read the specs to find out it was fermented in oak, because it certainly wasn’t prominent on the nose or the palate. I think you’ll enjoy it.

Thanks!

[rbruno4444]

@bahwm

I really think your wife will enjoy it. If she doesn’t, well, then, I guess you’re in luck! This is a beautifully made wine. It is well balanced and just, yummy!

If your wife likes Chenin Blanc, I assure you this will be the best one she has ever had.