Basic Information
Name – Gloria Ferrer Carneros Cuvee
Producer – Gloria Ferrer
Vintage – 2007
Region – California – Carneros
Varietal – Chardonnay and Pinot Noir
Pricing – $66.00
Appearance
This Gloria Ferrer Carneros Cuvee is clear and a medium lemon in color.
Aroma/Nose
The nose is clean with a light intensity of aromas. The aromas consisted of green apple, citrus fruit and bread.
Taste/Palate
This Gloria Ferrer Carneros Cuvee is dry wit high acidity and a light to medium – body. Notes of pear, green apple, citrus fruits and medium length finish of bread are all in this wine’s flavor profile.
Overall Experience
This Gloria Ferrer Carneros Cuvee was a good wine with a little bit of complexity and balance. We would have liked a little more from the intensity of the aromas and flavor profile as well as a longer finish, but a good experience nonetheless.
Pairings
Food – Seafood – Soft Cheeses
Cigar – RyJ Perlado
Publication Ratings
Wine Spectator – 92pts.
Wine Enthusiast – 93pts.
Critics Challenge Wine Competition, 2010: Silver
Dan Berger’s International Wine Competition, 2017: Bronze
San Francisco Chronicle Wine Competition, 2017: Silver
Dan Berger’s International Wine Competition, 2016: Gold
Los Angeles International Wine Competition, 2016: Silver
Winemakers Notes
The nose opens up with red apple and Meyer lemon and is just beginning to show some mature character. The mouth adds white pear and black cherry with a touch of brioche. The mouth feel has plenty of structure to hold up the fruit and carries the wine to the mineral finish.
About Gloria Ferrer – https://www.gloriaferrer.com
