Elgin Ridge, Chaos White 2018 Portfolio

Elgin Ridge, Chaos White 2018 PortfolioLess than a 1,000 bottles of this biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon blend are made. It is made 4 ways with part free run juice, part is destemmed and fermented on skins, part whole bunch fermented and finally, part aged in oak. The result is exceptionally complex and driven wine. Aromas of quince paste, spicy pear chutney and invigorating sea air wowed me. There is a charge of tangy sea spray at its core with a textured orange peel zestiness and

this wine is intensely aromatic from fine musky florals to white pepper

mineral acidity and finely structured bubbles

A supremely balanced and pleasurable wine

Lillet Blanc is the perfect companion to appetizers such as smoked salmon

finishing very clean with a hint of minerality

Typical flavours of red cherries

The palate reflects the nose

The pleasingly dry finish is long and memorable

bright red fruits with rhubarb and cranberry prevail with white pepper

This is the only vermouth on the market which is made solely from wines and ingredients produced in house

Complex and intense with aromas of candied citrus

This Douro estate also makes this less expensive