A delight of honey, apple peel, stone fruit, fragrant floral, straw and mineral with a hint of almonds. It has fantastic acidity, fine bubbles and impressive complexity for the price. It also has a creamy mousse and leesy flavours with a zesty citrus linger.
This is a wine produced for, and served in Joseph Bastianich and Mario Batali's restaurants in the U.S. This is the first time it has been sold in Canada!
©copyright 2009 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - November 3rd, 2009

This IGT blend of Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Picolit is one of two of celebrity Chef Lidia and restauranteur son Joseph (business partner with Mario Batali) Bastianich's white wines currently available in BC Liquor stores.
It's a complex wine, golden in colour with loads of mineral, green pear and melon, honey, caramel and citrus. It has a nice weight on the tongue with plenty of caramel, oak spice and citrus flavours. The finish is crisp and minerally.
©copyright 2009 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - July 21st, 2009

This stylish Sauvignon Blanc is a new offering from a winery owned by celebrity Chef Lidia Bastianich and her restauranteur son Joseph (business partner to Chef Mario Batali). Mineral aromas set the stage, followed by melon and bright citrus, suggestions of toast, almonds, a hint of vanilla and savoury herbs. Lively, presenting crisp white fruits - the melon, almonds and citrus peel reappear on the palate. It has impressive complexity, a lovely weight and long snappy finish.
©copyright 2009 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - July 9th, 2009