Fenn Valley
I must talk about Saugatuck before I talk about anything else.
It is the whitest place on earth – seriously...this is where the ultra-rich, Midwestern white elderly people take their grandkids, it would be funny if there wasn't something so menacing lurking underneath. Even seen “Hostel”? I'll bet when the guys who go there are on vacation, their wives are here.
Anyway – the tasting room was being worked by a man and a woman of about 50 and another guy who was perhaps in his 70s – the older guy was cool, the other two, not so much.
Blanc de Noir – Dry, acidic, crisp green apple, a bit of toast, not bad even at $25.
Sparkling Riesling – Somewhat like a sparkling Muscat, flabby and sweet.
Capriccio – Soft raspberry nose / soft and low tannins, lots of berry fruit, but by no means sweet, a nice easy going bottle.
2007 Chambourcin – the nose had a distinct whiff of skunk / a good Chambourcin though, strong acid, raspberry and cherry with a bit of tobacco.
2007 Pinot Noir – Simple, earthy, and dry.
2006 Meritage – Good Bordeaux blend, oak, spice, earth, cherry, and cinnamon.
Lakeshore Demi-Sec – typical, sweet, Midwest style white.
Port – Prune, black fruit, rich tobacco nose / fruity, oaky, spicy, and smooth.
Vidal Blanc Ice Wine 2007 – Solid apricot/stone fruit nose / Honey, apricot, great balance, and a lengthy finish.
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