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Trinitas Cellars Tasting Notes – White Wines For Spring

We’ve made it through the doldrums of winter and now it’s time to lighten up with some bright and refreshing white wines.  Visit the Trinitas Tasting Room in the Estate Cave to discover these varietals that are ideal for any occasion.

Trinitas Cellars 2007 Sauvignon Blanc – With fruit harvested from the Pope Valley and the Napa Valley floor, it is a perfectly balanced Sauvignon Blanc displaying aromatics of apple, green pear, honeydew melon, passion fruit, vanilla and a touch of cinnamon. Try pairing this wine with an appetizer such as fresh artichokes with mustard sauce.

Trinitas Cellars 2007 Psalms – The winery’s first White Meritage. The blend consists of 58% Sémillon and 42% Sauvignon Blanc; 52% of the blend was barrel fermented in new Trust Hungarian oak. This extremely tight grained oak adds a spicy high note that lifts the green apple aromatics from the Sémillon and the tropical fruit of the Sauvignon Blanc.  Pair with chicken salad or grilled shrimp.

Trinitas Cellars 2007 Carneros Chardonnay – The quintessential California Chardonnay. This wine was 100% barrel fermented, sur lie aged, and has completed 100% malolactic fermentation. It displays classic aromas of lemon, green apple, pear, butter, vanilla, and toast.  For a classic pairing, you can’t go wrong with a cheese platter of Provolone, Gruyere and Mild Cheddar.

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