Odd by nature, Kerner may not
be a well-known grape, but this iteration will make it well-liked. With fruit coming
from vineyards in Lodi, Sidebar creator and Chardonnay expert Dave Ramey has
created this second label to pursue wines like this that are out of the norm. This
100% Kerner offers a bright upfront acidity that gives way to mild notes of
lemon, honeysuckle, lime zest, white pear, peach and a slight mango. Though it
sounds like a lot of summer fruits, this is a fully restrained wine. It was sur
lies aged in stainless steel barrels for two and a half months. This is a great
change of pace from both Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, and offering more
flavor than many Pinot Grigios, Kerner can be your next best white wine.
329 cases.
ORIGIN:
Lodi, California
ALCOHOL:
14.1%
PRICE:
$25 (750ML)
SCORE: 90 POINTS
Michael, thank you!
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