Anyone recognize this wine?

[Rebel Rose]

I'd forgotten how fun it is to work the tasting room the weekend before Christmas. Everyone brings me gifts! Among them is this lovely bottle of white wine labeled Ceche' Chevrignon. What a mystery. Of course I had to open it right away! It was clearly a sauvignon blanc, with a very leesy and yeasty aroma, a little bit of a roasted asparagus aroma that was actually interesting and not unpleasant, ripe pineapple and strong fresh kiwi fruit, and a clean finish. My friend Sarah thought it was a little "woody" but we settled on kiwi fruit with the skin. A thicker, slightly ML mouthfeel, along with some deeper fruit notes and the strange name made us pretty sure that something else is blended in.

I guess semillon. Dennis Sharpe of Alto Pomar Vineyard thinks it's pinot blanc. Jim Jacobsen of Jimmy's Vineyard suggests chardonnay. Jacob Raines of Full Circle Cellars and a visiting vascular surgeon refused to commit, but they liked it. There were swirls of yeast lees in the last few inches, so I'm guessing unfiltered, unfined, unstrained.

All in all, we had a great time playing with it, and as you can see, we had drunk half of it before I had an opportunity to snap a picture. I hope it's not too high in alcohol!

[winesonoma]

I'd forgotten how fun it is to work the tasting room the weekend before Christmas.  Everyone brings me gifts!  Among them is this lovely bottle of white wine labeled Ceche' Chevrignon.  What a mystery.  Of course I had to open it right away!  It was clearly a sauvignon blanc, with a very leesy and yeasty aroma, a little bit of a roasted asparagus aroma that was actually interesting and not unpleasant, ripe pineapple and strong fresh kiwi fruit, and a clean finish.  My friend Sarah thought it was a little "woody" but we settled on kiwi fruit with the skin.  A thicker, slightly ML mouthfeel, along with some deeper fruit notes and the strange name made us pretty sure that something else is blended in. 

I guess semillon.  Dennis Sharpe of Alto Pomar Vineyard thinks it's pinot blanc.  Jim Jacobsen of Jimmy's Vineyard suggests chardonnay.  Jacob Raines of Full Circle Cellars and a visiting vascular surgeon refused to commit, but they liked it.  There were swirls of yeast lees in the last few inches, so I'm guessing unfiltered, unfined, unstrained.

All in all, we had a great time playing with it, and as you can see, we had drunk half of it before I had an opportunity to snap a picture.  I hope it's not too high in alcohol!  

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I made that wine. It's a 50-50 blend of Sav Blanc and Semillon, 100% ml in Nadalie Barrel, Tvansaud Reymond. Name was lifted from a Bichon Winery blend of the same type. We are 5 amatuer winemakers here in Sonoma. Vineyard is a Orange Ave And Solano Ave. Bottling pics are here. http://homepage.mac.com/winesonoma/PhotoAlbum21.html Edited December 20, 2004 by winesonoma (log)

[marie-louise]

Wow-small world, or is simply everyone on eGullet these days?

[winesonoma]

Wow-small world, or is simply everyone on eGullet these days?

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Bonus points if you can translate the French at the bottom of the label.

And I just learned who gave it to you. Really small world on eGullet.

Edited December 20, 2004 by winesonoma (log)

[CtznCane]

I agree that this is a very pleasant wine. At first I was caught off guard as I was somewhat thinking it was a straight Sauvignon Blanc, but being that I was in quiite and inebriated state when I received the wine I wasn't quite sure.

The semilllon characteristic is definitely there as well as the grassiness of the Sauvignon. I didn't catch the kiwi but definitely picked up the pineapple. All in all a very pleasant wine.

[Rebel Rose]

Bonus points if you can translate the French at the bottom of the label.    

And I just learned who gave it to you. Really small world on eGullet.

Ah, I'm busted!

I did know you made the wine, but I'm proud to have guessed the semillon!

And do I get bonus points if I looked it up here? We thought maybe fous meant "nuts," so we were close!

[tanabutler]

Wow-small world, or is simply everyone on eGullet these days?

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Bonus points if you can translate the French at the bottom of the label.

And I just learned who gave it to you. Really small world on eGullet.

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I can't make out the last word, but I know what it means so far.

[winesonoma]

Wow-small world, or is simply everyone on eGullet these days?

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Bonus points if you can translate the French at the bottom of the label.

And I just learned who gave it to you. Really small world on eGullet.

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I can't make out the last word, but I know what it means so far.

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mis en bouteilles à l'hôpital des fous

[dlc]

Wow-small world, or is simply everyone on eGullet these days?

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Bonus points if you can translate the French at the bottom of the label.

And I just learned who gave it to you. Really small world on eGullet.

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I can't make out the last word, but I know what it means so far.

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mis en bouteilles à l'hôpital des fous

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I didn't know J D Salinger made wine

[Phil Ward]

<<Château D'Eau Winery >>

And this tag line is the funniest of all for those who know the French love of word play at the towers that dot the countryside.

Hmm.. are you from time to time ameliorating your wines with a bit of Eau??

Happy Holidays to all and thanks for the grins.

Phil