Note for Casa de Santar 2006

Very light golden color to this wine, almost clear. I know in my head that cream may be a smell, and creamy a texture, one for the mouth and one for the nose. But I have to say that this wine smells creamy with light flowery citrus, delicate and restrained. Sweet tarts are a childhood favorite that comes to mind, with grandma's potpourri not directly under my nose more as though it was sitting in a dusty corner of the living room, only gently sneaking in from time to time. In the mouth this wine has a simple acidity at first restrained, but as you swallow a nice prickly texture of brightness glistens in my mind. Flavors of pineapple essence, light white flowers, sugar cookies, and ethereal lemon notes that I find hard to pin down. Really a fresh alive wine whose somewhat short finish leaves me less disappointed than elated to still have a bottle partially full in front of me yet to explore. Think, white fish, cold shrimp, oysters, and other fun seafood treats. Recommended. more October 9, 2007 | Link to this note