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Montinore Estate Borealis The Northern Whites Willamette Valley White Blend 2015
California : Willamette Valley Gewurztraminer, Muller-Thurgau, Riesling, Pinot Gris LIGHT BODIED, STONE FRUIT, HONEY, CITRUS, CRISP, NO OAK
Ratings on Delectable
Maxwell Burns 
Hospitality Kenwood Vineyards, Winemaker GARA
Love it. All aromatics off dry and tart
Love it. All aromatics off dry and tart
9.0
Jon Preece
Borealis is an interesting blend of cold climate varietals. Müller-Thurgau (38%), Gewürztraminer (32%), Riesling (19%) and Pinot Gris (11%). I really enjoyed this wine. It is incredibly aromatic and really exhibits each varietal well. The nose is vibrant tropical fruits and crisp citrus. The palate began with fresh pear and white peach, then lead to a chalky, mineral bitterness. Just when I started to sense a lack of acidity the finish brought a surprise injection of acid that I can only imagine came from the Riesling. This resulted in a long mouth watering finish. Each flavor was so distinct it reminded me of Willy Wonka’s three course chewing gum. I think this is definitely a crowd pleaser for its fruit characteristics, but it is also a very interesting wine for the more discerning palate.
Borealis is an interesting blend of cold climate varietals. Müller-Thurgau (38%), Gewürztraminer (32%), Riesling (19%) and Pinot Gris (11%). I really enjoyed this wine. It is incredibly aromatic and really exhibits each varietal well. The nose is vibrant tropical fruits and crisp citrus. The palate began with fresh pear and white peach, then lead to a chalky, mineral bitterness. Just when I started to sense a lack of acidity the finish brought a surprise injection of acid that I can only imagine came from the Riesling. This resulted in a long mouth watering finish. Each flavor was so distinct it reminded me of Willy Wonka’s three course chewing gum. I think this is definitely a crowd pleaser for its fruit characteristics, but it is also a very interesting wine for the more discerning palate.
8.8
Matt
Not too sweet, not too dry
Not too sweet, not too dry
8.9
Emily Kresie-Harrington
2015 vintage. Good aromatics and lively freshness. Poached pear, apricot, yellow apple, honeysuckle, lychee. A pillowy softness helps as a counterpoint to zippy acidity.
2015 vintage. Good aromatics and lively freshness. Poached pear, apricot, yellow apple, honeysuckle, lychee. A pillowy softness helps as a counterpoint to zippy acidity.
8.9
Dorothee O'Toole
Sweet, drinks itself
Sweet, drinks itself
9.1
Amanda Goodman
Not over-poweringly sweet. Easy to sip on it's own or with a meal. Would certainly buy again instead of a reisling or moscato. Purchased at Willow Mercantile
Not over-poweringly sweet. Easy to sip on it's own or with a meal. Would certainly buy again instead of a reisling or moscato. Purchased at Willow Mercantile
9.2
Patrick Dolan
Great wine from Oregon. Floral and slight honey notes with balanced acidity.
Great wine from Oregon. Floral and slight honey notes with balanced acidity.
8.9
Kellie Dolan
Lovely light peach, citrus and floral notes. Balanced acidity with a slight sweetness.
Lovely light peach, citrus and floral notes. Balanced acidity with a slight sweetness.
8.7
James Thacker
Off the wall white. Interesting and enjoyable without being at all pretentious
Off the wall white. Interesting and enjoyable without being at all pretentious
8.9
Katie Daisey
I love this. Smooth but not boring. Fruity and round.
I love this. Smooth but not boring. Fruity and round.
10
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